- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Etna, CA
Etna Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Etna Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060015901473
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Etna Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Etna · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- students per teacher
- 57.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Etna Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Etna Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Etna, CA.
School address
District: Scott Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060015901473 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Etna Elementary grew from 117 students in 2022-23 to 127 in 2023-24 (+8.5%).
Teacher FTE held 6.2 → 6.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 060015901473 · Etna, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
125 enr · 20.8:1 · 57.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Etna Union High (185 students)
Etna Elementary grew from 117 students in 2022-23 to 127 in 2023-24 (+8.5%). Teacher FTE held 6.2 → 6.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Etna Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Etna Union Hig
Etna Union High
185 students
- Scott Valley J
Scott Valley Junior High
153 students
- This school
Etna Elementary
125 students
- Fort Jones Ele
Fort Jones Elementary
124 students
- Scott River Hi 17
Scott River High
17 students
What this shows Etna Elementary reports 125 students on the CCD universe file.
How Etna Elementary compares
Etna Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.3% | ▲ 3% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 125 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
125
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,481
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 125 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.4%
Two or More 13.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.2%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 66.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, Etna Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Scott Valley Unified reports $19,481 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Etna Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etna Union High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scott Valley Junior High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Jones Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scott River High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Etna Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 153
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 17
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~125 students)
Frequently asked questions about Etna Elementary
How many students attend Etna Elementary?
Etna Elementary has 125 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Etna, CA. CCD year-over-year: 117 (2022-23) → 127 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Etna Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Etna Elementary is 20.8:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Etna Elementary?
57.3% of students at Etna Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Etna Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Etna Elementary is White at 66.4% of enrollment, in Etna, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Etna Elementary?
Etna Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Etna Elementary rank among public schools in Etna?
By Resource Investment Index, Etna Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Etna, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Scott Valley Unified?
Besides Etna Elementary, Scott Valley Unified also operates Etna Union High (185 students), Scott Valley Junior High (153 students), and Fort Jones Elementary (124 students). See the Scott Valley Unified district page for the complete list.