Enrollment
171
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Guerneville, CA
Guerneville Elementary (Charter)
Federal NCES profile for Guerneville Elementary (Charter), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061632002031Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Guerneville Elementary (Charter) earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 88% of California schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Guerneville · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- small classes for California
- 50.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Guerneville Elementary (Charter) has class sizes smaller than 88% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Guerneville Elementary (Charter) ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Guerneville, CA.
School address
District: Guerneville Elementary · California
NCES ID 061632002031 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-28% 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
What stands out at Guerneville Elementary (Charter)
Guerneville Elementary (Charter) is a higher-need, small charter elementary school in Guerneville, California, enrolling 171 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 15.5:1, Guerneville Elementary (Charter) is leaner than roughly 88% of California schools and 28% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.2% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 171 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 384 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #305, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 58/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Guerneville Elementary spends $26,710 per pupil, 62% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Guerneville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Guerneville Primary (12 students): Guerneville Elementary (Charter) is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.5:1 vs 12:1).
Its district, Guerneville Elementary, also runs Guerneville Primary (12 students).
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 Guerneville Elementary (Charter) compares
Guerneville Elementary (Charter) on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 28% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.2% | ▼ 10% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 171 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
171
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 12% in California - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$26,710
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Guerneville Elementary (Charter) is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Guerneville Elementary, which includes Guerneville Elementary (Charter).
$26,710
Per student
+62%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+61%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Guerneville Elementary (Charter) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guerneville Primary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Guerneville Elementary (Charter)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 12
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Guerneville
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~171 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
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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 an elementary school in Guerneville, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Guerneville Elementary (Charter)?
The student-teacher ratio at Guerneville Elementary (Charter) is 15.5:1, which is 28% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 1% lower 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 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% of enrollment, in Guerneville, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Guerneville Elementary (Charter)?
Guerneville Elementary (Charter) has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Guerneville Elementary (Charter) rank among public schools in Guerneville?
By Resource Investment Index, Guerneville Elementary (Charter) ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Guerneville, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Guerneville on the city page.
Is Guerneville Elementary (Charter) a good school?
Guerneville Elementary (Charter) earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 88% 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 Guerneville Elementary?
Besides Guerneville Elementary (Charter), Guerneville Elementary also operates Guerneville Primary (12 students). See the Guerneville Elementary district page for the complete list.
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