- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santa Rosa, CA
John B. Riebli Elementary
Federal NCES profile for John B. Riebli Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062400001766Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John B. Riebli Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #24 of 45
- elementary schools in Santa Rosa · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.6:1
- students per teacher
- 24.2%
- free-lunch eligible
John B. Riebli Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John B. Riebli Elementary ranks #24 of 45 elementary schools in Santa Rosa, CA.
School address
District: Mark West Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 062400001766 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
John B. Riebli Elementary grew from 384 students in 2022-23 to 404 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 062400001766 · Santa Rosa, CA Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
411 enr · 21.6:1 · 24.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Mark West Elementary (425 students)
John B. Riebli Elementary grew from 384 students in 2022-23 to 404 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
John B. Riebli Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mark West Elem
Mark West Elementary
425 students
- This school
John B. Riebli Elementary
411 students
- San Miguel Ele
San Miguel Elementary
401 students
- Mark West Char 124
Mark West Charter
124 students
What this shows John B. Riebli Elementary reports 411 students on the CCD universe file.
How John B. Riebli Elementary compares
John B. Riebli Elementary is a growing 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.2% | ▼ 56% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 411 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
411
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 49% in California - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,678
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 411 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.0%
Hispanic or Latino 26.3%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 2.9%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 62.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, John B. Riebli Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Mark West Union Elementary reports $16,678 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John B. Riebli Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark West Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Miguel Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mark West Charter | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John B. Riebli Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~411 students)
Frequently asked questions about John B. Riebli Elementary
How many students attend John B. Riebli Elementary?
John B. Riebli Elementary has 411 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santa Rosa, CA. CCD year-over-year: 384 (2022-23) → 404 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John B. Riebli Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John B. Riebli Elementary is 21.6:1, which is 0% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John B. Riebli Elementary?
24.2% of students at John B. Riebli Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John B. Riebli Elementary?
The largest demographic group at John B. Riebli Elementary is White at 62.0% of enrollment, in Santa Rosa, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John B. Riebli Elementary?
John B. Riebli Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 John B. Riebli Elementary rank among elementary schools in Santa Rosa?
By Resource Investment Index, John B. Riebli Elementary ranks #24 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 Mark West Union Elementary?
Besides John B. Riebli Elementary, Mark West Union Elementary also operates Mark West Elementary (425 students), San Miguel Elementary (401 students), and Mark West Charter (124 students). See the Mark West Union Elementary district page for the complete list.