Enrollment
464
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sebastopol, CA
Gravenstein Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gravenstein 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 061584002000Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gravenstein Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools.
- #3 of 9
- elementary schools in Sebastopol · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- small classes for California
- 28.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Gravenstein Elementary has class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gravenstein Elementary ranks #3 of 9 elementary schools in Sebastopol, CA.
School address
District: Gravenstein Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 061584002000 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gravenstein Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gravenstein Elementary
Gravenstein Elementary is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Sebastopol, California, enrolling 464 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 464 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,254 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #258.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 663 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Sebastopol's elementary schools, it stands alongside Apple Blossom (305 students): Gravenstein Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.3:1 vs 21.8:1).
Gravenstein Union Elementary also operates Hillcrest Middle (297 students) and Gravenstein First (37 students) alongside Gravenstein Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gravenstein Elementary compares
Gravenstein Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.3% | ▼ 49% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 29% in California - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,530
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 58.2%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%
Two or More 11.9%
Asian 3.7%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Gravenstein Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gravenstein Union Elementary, which includes Gravenstein Elementary.
$14,530
Per student
-12%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.9%
State 63.1%
Federal 6.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Gravenstein Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gravenstein First | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gravenstein Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Sebastopol
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Apple Blossom
Standard public school
305 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Sebastopol Independent Charter
Standard public school
286 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Park Side Elementary
Standard public school
268 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Sunridge Charter
Standard public school
256 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Brook Haven Middle
Standard public school
212 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Oak Grove Elementary
Standard public school
91 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~464 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Gravenstein Elementary
How many students attend Gravenstein Elementary?
Gravenstein Elementary has 464 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sebastopol, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gravenstein Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gravenstein Elementary is 19.3:1, which is 10% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 23% 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 Gravenstein Elementary?
28.3% of students at Gravenstein Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gravenstein Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gravenstein Elementary is White at 58.2% of enrollment, in Sebastopol, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gravenstein Elementary?
Gravenstein Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gravenstein Elementary rank among elementary schools in Sebastopol?
By Resource Investment Index, Gravenstein Elementary ranks #3 of 9 elementary schools in Sebastopol, 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 Sebastopol on the city page.
Is Gravenstein Elementary a good school?
Gravenstein Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Gravenstein Union Elementary?
Besides Gravenstein Elementary, Gravenstein Union Elementary also operates Hillcrest Middle (297 students) and Gravenstein First (37 students). See the Gravenstein Union Elementary district page for the complete list.
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