- Enrollment
- 1,287
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Novato, CA
Nova Education Center
Federal NCES profile for Nova Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 062772004199
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nova Education Center earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 15
- public schools in Novato · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- small classes for California
- 39.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Nova Education Center has class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nova Education Center ranks #1 of 15 public schools in Novato, CA.
School address
District: Novato Unified · California
NCES ID 062772004199 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Nova Education Center shrank from 82 students in 2022-23 to 70 in 2023-24 (-14.6%).
Teacher FTE held 5.1 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 062772004199 · Novato, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
73 enr · 14.6:1 · 39.0% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Novato High (1,287 students)
Nova Education Center shrank from 82 students in 2022-23 to 70 in 2023-24 (-14.6%). Teacher FTE held 5.1 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Nova Education Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Novato High
Novato High
1,287 students
- San Marin High
San Marin High
1,250 students
- Sinaloa Middle
Sinaloa Middle
693 students
- San Jose Inter
San Jose Intermediate
559 students
- Hamilton Meado
Hamilton Meadow Park
544 students
- This school 73
Nova Education Center
73 students
What this shows Nova Education Center reports 73 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nova Education Center compares
Nova Education Center 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 32% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.0% | ▼ 30% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 73 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
73
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 10% in California - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$15,969
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.5%
Hispanic or Latino 26.8%
Two or More 16.9%
Asian 9.9%
Largest group: White at 46.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Nova Education Center is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Novato Unified reports $15,969 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nova Education Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novato High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Marin High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sinaloa Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Jose Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Meadow Park | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nova Education Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,250
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide other 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 (~73 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nova Education Center
How many students attend Nova Education Center?
Nova Education Center has 73 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Novato, CA. CCD year-over-year: 82 (2022-23) → 70 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nova Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Nova Education Center is 14.6:1, which is 32% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 7% lower 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 Nova Education Center?
39.0% of students at Nova Education Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nova Education Center?
The largest demographic group at Nova Education Center is White at 46.5% of enrollment, in Novato, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nova Education Center?
Nova Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Nova Education Center rank among public schools in Novato?
By Resource Investment Index, Nova Education Center ranks #1 of 15 public schools in Novato, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Novato on the city page.
What other schools are in Novato Unified?
Besides Nova Education Center, Novato Unified also operates Novato High (1,287 students), San Marin High (1,250 students), and Sinaloa Middle (693 students). See the Novato Unified district page for the complete list.