- Enrollment
- 1,287
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Novato, CA
Olive Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Olive 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 062772004192
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olive Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 9
- elementary schools in Novato · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.8:1
- students per teacher
- 34.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Olive Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Olive Elementary ranks #4 of 9 elementary schools in Novato, CA.
School address
District: Novato Unified · California
NCES ID 062772004192 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Olive Elementary held near 362 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 16.4 → 16.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 062772004192 · Novato, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
364 enr · 22.8:1 · 34.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Novato High (1,287 students)
Olive Elementary held near 362 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 16.4 → 16.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Olive Elementary 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 364
Olive Elementary
364 students
What this shows Olive Elementary reports 364 students on the CCD universe file.
How Olive Elementary compares
Olive Elementary 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 | 22.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.0% | ▼ 39% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 364 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
364
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Hispanic or Latino 42.0%
White 39.6%
Two or More 12.1%
African American 2.7%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Olive Elementary 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 Olive Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novato High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Marin High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sinaloa Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Jose Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Meadow Park | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Olive Elementary'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
Similar elementary schools in Novato
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hamilton Meadow Park
Standard public school
544 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Valley Elementary
Standard public school
464 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
San Ramon Elementary
Standard public school
456 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Loma Verde Elementary
Standard public school
426 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Rancho Elementary
Standard public school
387 students 27.6:1 students per teacher
Lu Sutton Elementary
Standard public school
367 students 24.5:1 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 (~364 students)
Frequently asked questions about Olive Elementary
How many students attend Olive Elementary?
Olive Elementary has 364 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Novato, CA. CCD year-over-year: 353 (2022-23) → 362 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olive Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Olive Elementary is 22.8:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Olive Elementary?
34.0% of students at Olive Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olive Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Olive Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 42.0% of enrollment, in Novato, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olive Elementary?
Olive 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 Olive Elementary rank among elementary schools in Novato?
By Resource Investment Index, Olive Elementary ranks #4 of 9 elementary 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 elementary schools in Novato on the city page.
What other schools are in Novato Unified?
Besides Olive Elementary, 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.