- Enrollment
- 773
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santa Rosa, CA
Hidden Valley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hidden Valley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063581006122
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hidden Valley Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 45
- elementary schools in Santa Rosa · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.4:1
- students per teacher
- 22.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hidden Valley Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hidden Valley Elementary ranks #6 of 45 elementary schools in Santa Rosa, CA.
School address
District: Santa Rosa Elementary · California
NCES ID 063581006122 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Hidden Valley Elementary held near 456 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 063581006122 · Santa Rosa, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
468 enr · 23.4:1 · 22.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Cesar Chavez Language Academy (773 students)
Hidden Valley Elementary held near 456 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hidden Valley 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
- This school
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
- Helen M. Lehma
Helen M. Lehman Elementary
373 students
What this shows Hidden Valley Elementary reports 468 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hidden Valley Elementary compares
Hidden Valley Elementary 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 | 23.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.9% | ▼ 59% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 468 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
468
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 66% in California - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.2%
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
Counselors2.5 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: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.4%
Hispanic or Latino 33.5%
Two or More 10.3%
Asian 8.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 45.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Hidden Valley Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
How Hidden Valley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cesar Chavez Language Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Santa Rosa French-American Charter (Srfacs) | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Steele Lane Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santa Rosa Charter School for the Arts | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Helen M. Lehman Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hidden Valley 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
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~468 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hidden Valley Elementary
How many students attend Hidden Valley Elementary?
Hidden Valley Elementary has 468 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santa Rosa, CA. CCD year-over-year: 449 (2022-23) → 456 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hidden Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hidden Valley Elementary is 23.4:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hidden Valley Elementary?
22.9% of students at Hidden Valley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hidden Valley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hidden Valley Elementary is White at 45.4% of enrollment, in Santa Rosa, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hidden Valley Elementary?
Hidden Valley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Hidden Valley Elementary rank among elementary schools in Santa Rosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Hidden Valley Elementary ranks #6 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 Hidden Valley Elementary, Santa Rosa Elementary also operates Cesar Chavez Language Academy (773 students), Santa Rosa French-American Charter (Srfacs) (525 students), and Steele Lane Elementary (447 students). See the Santa Rosa Elementary district page for the complete list.