Enrollment
37
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gravenstein First compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gravenstein First
Gravenstein First is a small elementary school in Sebastopol, California, enrolling 37 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.8% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of California schools, with 37 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 65 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #32.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Two or More (22%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 370 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Sebastopol's elementary schools, it stands alongside Gravenstein Elementary (464 students): Gravenstein First is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.5:1 vs 19.3:1).
Gravenstein Union Elementary also operates Gravenstein Elementary (464 students) and Hillcrest Middle (297 students) alongside Gravenstein First.
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 First compares
Gravenstein First on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
Counselors0.1 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gravenstein Union Elementary, which includes Gravenstein First.
$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 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
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
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 (~37 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Gravenstein First a good school?
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. 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 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.
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