- Enrollment
- 773
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santa Rosa, CA
Helen M. Lehman Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Helen M. Lehman Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063581006120
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Helen M. Lehman Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #10 of 45
- elementary schools in Santa Rosa · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.3:1
- students per teacher
- 57.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Helen M. Lehman Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Helen M. Lehman Elementary ranks #10 of 45 elementary schools in Santa Rosa, CA.
School address
District: Santa Rosa Elementary · California
NCES ID 063581006120 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Helen M. Lehman Elementary shrank from 411 students in 2022-23 to 381 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 16.5 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 063581006120 · Santa Rosa, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
373 enr · 23.3:1 · 57.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Cesar Chavez Language Academy (773 students)
Helen M. Lehman Elementary shrank from 411 students in 2022-23 to 381 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE added 16.5 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Helen M. Lehman Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cesar Chavez L
Cesar Chavez Language Academy
773 students
- Santa Rosa Fre
Santa Rosa French-American Charter (Srfacs)
525 students
- Hidden Valley
Hidden Valley Elementary
468 students
- Steele Lane El
Steele Lane Elementary
447 students
- Santa Rosa Cha
Santa Rosa Charter School for the Arts
384 students
- This school
Helen M. Lehman Elementary
373 students
What this shows Helen M. Lehman Elementary reports 373 students on the CCD universe file.
How Helen M. Lehman Elementary compares
Helen M. Lehman Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 23.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.2% | ▲ 3% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
373
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 65% in California - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
56.3%
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.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 187 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.9%
Asian 4.8%
White 4.6%
African American 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.7%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.4, Helen M. Lehman Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
How Helen M. Lehman Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cesar Chavez Language Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Santa Rosa French-American Charter (Srfacs) | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hidden Valley Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Steele Lane Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santa Rosa Charter School for the Arts | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Helen M. Lehman Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Santa Rosa
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Cesar Chavez Language Academy
Standard public school
773 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Oak Grove Elementary/Willowside Middle
Standard public school
708 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Sheppard Elementary
Standard public school
577 students 24:1 students per teacher
Mattie Washburn Elementary
Standard public school
535 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Roseland Creek Elementary
Standard public school
534 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Santa Rosa French-American Charter (Srfacs)
Standard public school
525 students 23.9:1 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 (~373 students)
Frequently asked questions about Helen M. Lehman Elementary
How many students attend Helen M. Lehman Elementary?
Helen M. Lehman Elementary has 373 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santa Rosa, CA. CCD year-over-year: 411 (2022-23) → 381 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Helen M. Lehman Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Helen M. Lehman Elementary is 23.3:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Helen M. Lehman Elementary?
57.2% of students at Helen M. Lehman Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Helen M. Lehman Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Helen M. Lehman Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 79.9% of enrollment, in Santa Rosa, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Helen M. Lehman Elementary?
Helen M. Lehman Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Helen M. Lehman Elementary rank among elementary schools in Santa Rosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Helen M. Lehman Elementary ranks #10 of 45 elementary schools in Santa Rosa, 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 Santa Rosa on the city page.
What other schools are in Santa Rosa Elementary?
Besides Helen M. Lehman Elementary, Santa Rosa Elementary also operates Cesar Chavez Language Academy (773 students), Santa Rosa French-American Charter (Srfacs) (525 students), and Hidden Valley Elementary (468 students). See the Santa Rosa Elementary district page for the complete list.