- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Petaluma, CA
Mcnear Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mcnear Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063023004721
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcnear Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools.
- #4 of 25
- elementary schools in Petaluma · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.5:1
- large classes for California
- 22.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcnear Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcnear Elementary ranks #4 of 25 elementary schools in Petaluma, CA.
School address
District: Petaluma City Elementary · California
NCES ID 063023004721 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Mcnear Elementary grew from 311 students in 2022-23 to 329 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 063023004721 · Petaluma, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
343 enr · 24.5:1 · 22.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Penngrove Elementary (472 students)
Mcnear Elementary grew from 311 students in 2022-23 to 329 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mcnear Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Penngrove Elem
Penngrove Elementary
472 students
- Grant Elementa
Grant Elementary
386 students
- Mckinley Eleme
Mckinley Elementary
368 students
- This school
Mcnear Elementary
343 students
- Mcdowell Eleme
Mcdowell Elementary
329 students
- Valley Vista E 155
Valley Vista Elementary
155 students
What this shows Mcnear Elementary reports 343 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcnear Elementary compares
Mcnear 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 | 24.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.2% | ▼ 60% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in California - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 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 69.1%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.5, Mcnear Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
How Mcnear Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penngrove Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grant Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcdowell Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley Vista Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcnear Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 155
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Petaluma
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mary Collins Charter School at Cherry Valley
Standard public school
494 students 29.1:1 students per teacher
Loma Vista Immersion Academy
Standard public school
451 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Sonoma Mountain Elementary
Standard public school
422 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
Corona Creek Elementary
Standard public school
403 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Grant Elementary
Standard public school
386 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Meadow Elementary
Standard public school
384 students 24:1 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 (~343 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcnear Elementary
How many students attend Mcnear Elementary?
Mcnear Elementary has 343 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Petaluma, CA. CCD year-over-year: 311 (2022-23) → 329 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcnear Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcnear Elementary is 24.5:1, which is 14% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcnear Elementary?
22.2% of students at Mcnear Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcnear Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mcnear Elementary is White at 69.1% of enrollment, in Petaluma, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcnear Elementary?
Mcnear Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mcnear Elementary rank among elementary schools in Petaluma?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcnear Elementary ranks #4 of 25 elementary schools in Petaluma, 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 Petaluma on the city page.
What other schools are in Petaluma City Elementary?
Besides Mcnear Elementary, Petaluma City Elementary also operates Penngrove Elementary (472 students), Grant Elementary (386 students), and Mckinley Elementary (368 students). See the Petaluma City Elementary district page for the complete list.