- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santa Rosa, CA
Manzanita Elementary Charter
Federal NCES profile for Manzanita Elementary Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063264005079Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manzanita Elementary Charter earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #20 of 45
- elementary schools in Santa Rosa · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.4:1
- small classes for California
- 43.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Manzanita Elementary Charter has class sizes smaller than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manzanita Elementary Charter ranks #20 of 45 elementary schools in Santa Rosa, CA.
School address
District: Rincon Valley Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 063264005079 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Manzanita Elementary Charter shrank from 412 students in 2022-23 to 383 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 063264005079 · Santa Rosa, CA Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
369 enr · 19.4:1 · 43.2% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Sequoia Elementary (414 students)
Manzanita Elementary Charter shrank from 412 students in 2022-23 to 383 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Manzanita Elementary Charter in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sequoia Elemen
Sequoia Elementary
414 students
- Village Elemen
Village Elementary Charter
384 students
- Spring Lake Ch
Spring Lake Charter
383 students
- This school
Manzanita Elementary Charter
369 students
- Austin Creek E
Austin Creek Elementary
366 students
- Madrone Elemen
Madrone Elementary
363 students
What this shows Manzanita Elementary Charter reports 369 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manzanita Elementary Charter compares
Manzanita Elementary Charter 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 | 19.4:1 | ▼ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.2% | ▼ 22% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
369
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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 30% in California - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.7%
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
$18,814
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.3%
White 37.7%
Two or More 14.2%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.3%
African American 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Manzanita Elementary Charter is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rincon Valley Union Elementary reports $18,814 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Manzanita Elementary Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sequoia Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Village Elementary Charter | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Lake Charter | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Austin Creek Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madrone Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manzanita Elementary Charter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~369 students)
Frequently asked questions about Manzanita Elementary Charter
How many students attend Manzanita Elementary Charter?
Manzanita Elementary Charter has 369 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santa Rosa, CA. CCD year-over-year: 412 (2022-23) → 383 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manzanita Elementary Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Manzanita Elementary Charter is 19.4:1, which is 10% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 24% higher 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 Manzanita Elementary Charter?
43.2% of students at Manzanita Elementary Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manzanita Elementary Charter?
The largest demographic group at Manzanita Elementary Charter is Hispanic or Latino at 38.3% of enrollment, in Santa Rosa, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manzanita Elementary Charter?
Manzanita Elementary Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Manzanita Elementary Charter rank among elementary schools in Santa Rosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Manzanita Elementary Charter ranks #20 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 Rincon Valley Union Elementary?
Besides Manzanita Elementary Charter, Rincon Valley Union Elementary also operates Sequoia Elementary (414 students), Village Elementary Charter (384 students), and Spring Lake Charter (383 students). See the Rincon Valley Union Elementary district page for the complete list.