- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Petaluma, CA
Miwok Valley Elementary Charter
Federal NCES profile for Miwok Valley Elementary Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062832004385Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Miwok Valley Elementary Charter earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools.
- #12 of 25
- elementary schools in Petaluma · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- small classes for California
- 56.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Miwok Valley Elementary Charter has class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Miwok Valley Elementary Charter ranks #12 of 25 elementary schools in Petaluma, CA.
School address
District: Old Adobe Union · California
NCES ID 062832004385 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Miwok Valley Elementary Charter held near 299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 062832004385 · Petaluma, CA Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
288 enr · 19.2:1 · 56.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Loma Vista Immersion Academy (451 students)
Miwok Valley Elementary Charter held near 299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Miwok Valley Elementary Charter in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Loma Vista Imm
Loma Vista Immersion Academy
451 students
- Sonoma Mountai
Sonoma Mountain Elementary
422 students
- La Tercera Ele
La Tercera Elementary
295 students
- This school
Miwok Valley Elementary Charter
288 students
- Old Adobe Elem
Old Adobe Elementary Charter
278 students
What this shows Miwok Valley Elementary Charter reports 288 students on the CCD universe file.
How Miwok Valley Elementary Charter compares
Miwok Valley Elementary Charter 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 | 19.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.7% | ▲ 2% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 288 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
288
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 29% in California - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.6%
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
$16,647
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 144 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.9%
White 21.2%
Asian 5.6%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 2.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Miwok Valley Elementary Charter is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Old Adobe Union reports $16,647 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Miwok Valley Elementary Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loma Vista Immersion Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sonoma Mountain Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Tercera Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Old Adobe Elementary Charter | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Miwok Valley Elementary Charter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- 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 (~288 students)
Frequently asked questions about Miwok Valley Elementary Charter
How many students attend Miwok Valley Elementary Charter?
Miwok Valley Elementary Charter has 288 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Petaluma, CA. CCD year-over-year: 293 (2022-23) → 299 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miwok Valley Elementary Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Miwok Valley Elementary Charter is 19.2:1, which is 11% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 22% 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 Miwok Valley Elementary Charter?
56.7% of students at Miwok Valley Elementary Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Miwok Valley Elementary Charter?
The largest demographic group at Miwok Valley Elementary Charter is Hispanic or Latino at 64.9% of enrollment, in Petaluma, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Miwok Valley Elementary Charter?
Miwok Valley Elementary Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Miwok Valley Elementary Charter rank among elementary schools in Petaluma?
By Resource Investment Index, Miwok Valley Elementary Charter ranks #12 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 Old Adobe Union?
Besides Miwok Valley Elementary Charter, Old Adobe Union also operates Loma Vista Immersion Academy (451 students), Sonoma Mountain Elementary (422 students), and La Tercera Elementary (295 students). See the Old Adobe Union district page for the complete list.