Enrollment
171
California · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 061632002031 Charter school
Guerneville Elementary (Charter) — Guerneville, CA
Federal NCES profile for Guerneville Elementary (Charter), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 17/100.
👥 Class size 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Guerneville Elementary · California
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 21.6:1 California avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Guerneville Elementary (Charter) compares with California and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Guerneville Elementary (Charter) reports 171 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 11.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 10% below the California state mean of 21.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 22% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 50.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 10% below the California average and 3% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 44.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Guerneville Elementary spends $30,754 per pupil district-wide, above the California average of $18,039 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 42.5% from local sources (property taxes), 45.7% from the state, and 11.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Guerneville Elementary (Charter) compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against California state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▼ 10% | 21.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.2% | ▼ 10% | 55.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 171 | top 15% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
50.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 10% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
— 10% below state mean
Top 25% in California — lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$30,754
per pupil, district-wide
— above California avg of $18,039
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 171 Top 15% in California — larger than 85% of 10,006 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 11.0
Students per teacher 19.4:1 -10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 50.2% -10% vs state
NCES ID 061632002031
Student demographics
White 53.8%
Hispanic or Latino 35.1%
Two or More 8.2%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 53.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 44.4%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Guerneville Elementary, which includes Guerneville Elementary (Charter).
$30,754
Per student
+70%
vs California
Avg $18,039
+58%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 42.5%
State 45.7%
Federal 11.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 12
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Guerneville Elementary (Charter)
How many students attend Guerneville Elementary (Charter)?
Guerneville Elementary (Charter) has 171 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Guerneville, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Guerneville Elementary (Charter)?
The student-teacher ratio at Guerneville Elementary (Charter) is 19.4:1, which is 10% lower than the California average of 21.6:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Guerneville Elementary (Charter)?
50.2% of students at Guerneville Elementary (Charter) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Guerneville Elementary (Charter)?
The largest demographic group at Guerneville Elementary (Charter) is White at 53.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Guerneville, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Guerneville Elementary (Charter)?
Guerneville Elementary (Charter) has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.