Enrollment
275
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sonoma, CA
Prestwood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Prestwood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063720006302
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prestwood Elementary earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Sonoma · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.9:1
- students per teacher
- 28.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Prestwood Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prestwood Elementary ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Sonoma, CA.
School address
District: Sonoma Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 063720006302 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Prestwood Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Prestwood Elementary
Prestwood Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Sonoma, California, enrolling 275 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 22.9:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 275 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 511 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #502, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (42%) (diversity index 58/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Sonoma Valley Unified spends $21,339 per pupil, 29% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Sonoma's elementary schools, it stands alongside Flowery Elementary (368 students): Prestwood Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.9:1 vs 24.5:1).
Sonoma Valley Unified also operates Sonoma Valley High (1,071 students) and Flowery Elementary (368 students) alongside Prestwood Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Prestwood Elementary compares
Prestwood Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.6% | ▼ 48% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 275 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
275
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% 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
45.5%
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
$21,339
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 49.1%
Hispanic or Latino 41.8%
Asian 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Prestwood Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sonoma Valley Unified, which includes Prestwood Elementary.
$21,339
Per student
+29%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.2%
State 14.7%
Federal 11.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Prestwood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonoma Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Flowery Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adele Harrison Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Altimira Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Verano Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prestwood Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,071
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
Similar elementary schools in Sonoma
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Flowery Elementary
Standard public school
368 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
El Verano Elementary
Standard public school
314 students 26.2:1 students per teacher
Sassarini Elementary
Standard public school
281 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Woodland Star Charter
Standard public school
244 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Sonoma Charter
Standard public school
226 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~275 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Prestwood Elementary
How many students attend Prestwood Elementary?
Prestwood Elementary has 275 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sonoma, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prestwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Prestwood Elementary is 22.9:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Prestwood Elementary?
28.6% of students at Prestwood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prestwood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Prestwood Elementary is White at 49.1% of enrollment, in Sonoma, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prestwood Elementary?
Prestwood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Prestwood Elementary rank among elementary schools in Sonoma?
By Resource Investment Index, Prestwood Elementary ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Sonoma, 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 Sonoma on the city page.
Is Prestwood Elementary a good school?
Prestwood Elementary earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Sonoma Valley Unified?
Besides Prestwood Elementary, Sonoma Valley Unified also operates Sonoma Valley High (1,071 students), Flowery Elementary (368 students), and Adele Harrison Middle (334 students). See the Sonoma Valley Unified district page for the complete list.
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