- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sebastopol, CA
Gravenstein First
Federal NCES profile for Gravenstein First, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061584013100
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gravenstein First earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #2 of 9
- elementary schools in Sebastopol · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- small classes for California
- 26.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Gravenstein First has class sizes smaller than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gravenstein First ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in Sebastopol, CA.
School address
District: Gravenstein Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 061584013100 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Gravenstein First held near 41 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 2.1 → 2.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 061584013100 · Sebastopol, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
37 enr · 18.5:1 · 26.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Gravenstein Elementary (464 students)
Gravenstein First held near 41 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 2.1 → 2.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Gravenstein First in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gravenstein El
Gravenstein Elementary
464 students
- Hillcrest Midd
Hillcrest Middle
297 students
- This school 37
Gravenstein First
37 students
What this shows Gravenstein First reports 37 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gravenstein First compares
Gravenstein First 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 | 18.5:1 | ▼ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.8% | ▼ 52% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 37 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
37
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 24% in California - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors0.1 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 54.1%
Two or More 21.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
Asian 5.4%
Largest group: White at 54.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Gravenstein First is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
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 First Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravenstein Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gravenstein First'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
Similar elementary schools in Sebastopol
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Gravenstein Elementary
Standard public school
464 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~37 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gravenstein First
How many students attend Gravenstein First?
Gravenstein First has 37 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sebastopol, CA. CCD year-over-year: 41 (2022-23) → 41 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gravenstein First?
The student-teacher ratio at Gravenstein First is 18.5:1, which is 14% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 18% 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 First?
26.8% of students at Gravenstein First are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gravenstein First?
The largest demographic group at Gravenstein First is White at 54.1% of enrollment, in Sebastopol, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gravenstein First?
Gravenstein First has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 First rank among elementary schools in Sebastopol?
By Resource Investment Index, Gravenstein First ranks #2 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 First, Gravenstein Union Elementary also operates Gravenstein Elementary (464 students) and Hillcrest Middle (297 students). See the Gravenstein Union Elementary district page for the complete list.