- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Gravenstein Elementary grew from 448 students in 2022-23 to 478 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 24.7 → 25.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 061584002000 · Sebastopol, CA Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
464 enr · 19.3:1 · 28.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Hillcrest Middle (297 students)
Gravenstein Elementary grew from 448 students in 2022-23 to 478 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE added 24.7 → 25.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Gravenstein Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Gravenstein Elementary
464 students
- Hillcrest Midd
Hillcrest Middle
297 students
- Gravenstein Fi 37
Gravenstein First
37 students
What this shows Gravenstein Elementary reports 464 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gravenstein Elementary compares
Gravenstein 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,042
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Gravenstein Union Elementary reports $17,042 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~464 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 448 (2022-23) → 478 (2023-24), up 30.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.