- Enrollment
- 51
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Eureka, CA
Freshwater Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Freshwater Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061452001702
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Freshwater Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of California schools.
- #2 of 11
- elementary schools in Eureka · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.7:1
- large classes for California
- 36.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Freshwater Elementary has class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Freshwater Elementary ranks #2 of 11 elementary schools in Eureka, CA.
School address
District: Freshwater Elementary · California
NCES ID 061452001702 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Freshwater Elementary held near 265 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 061452001702 · Eureka, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
283 enr · 25.7:1 · 36.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Freshwater Charter Middle (51 students)
Freshwater Elementary held near 265 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
How Freshwater Elementary compares
Freshwater Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.7% | ▼ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 283 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.7:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
283
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in California - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
3.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,368
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.8%
Two or More 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 72.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.2, Freshwater Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Freshwater Elementary reports $14,368 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Freshwater Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freshwater Charter Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Freshwater Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar elementary schools in Eureka
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
426 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Alice Birney Elementary
Standard public school
375 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Lafayette Elementary
Standard public school
324 students 32.4:1 students per teacher
Cutten Elementary
Standard public school
288 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Grant Elementary
Standard public school
278 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Ridgewood Elementary
Standard public school
260 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~283 students)
Frequently asked questions about Freshwater Elementary
How many students attend Freshwater Elementary?
Freshwater Elementary has 283 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Eureka, CA. CCD year-over-year: 264 (2022-23) → 265 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freshwater Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Freshwater Elementary is 25.7:1, which is 20% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Freshwater Elementary?
36.7% of students at Freshwater Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Freshwater Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Freshwater Elementary is White at 72.8% of enrollment, in Eureka, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Freshwater Elementary?
Freshwater Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Freshwater Elementary rank among elementary schools in Eureka?
By Resource Investment Index, Freshwater Elementary ranks #2 of 11 elementary schools in Eureka, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Eureka on the city page.
What other schools are in Freshwater Elementary?
Besides Freshwater Elementary, Freshwater Elementary also operates Freshwater Charter Middle (51 students). See the Freshwater Elementary district page for the complete list.