- Enrollment
- 1,755
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rohnert Park, CA
Richard Crane Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Richard Crane Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060994014195
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richard Crane Elementary earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of California schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Rohnert Park · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.4:1
- large classes for California
- 48.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Richard Crane Elementary has class sizes larger than 91% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richard Crane Elementary ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Rohnert Park, CA.
School address
District: Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified · California
NCES ID 060994014195 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Richard Crane Elementary grew from 243 students in 2022-23 to 257 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 10.1 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 060994014195 · Rohnert Park, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
274 enr · 27.4:1 · 48.6% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Rancho Cotate High (1,755 students)
Richard Crane Elementary grew from 243 students in 2022-23 to 257 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 10.1 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Richard Crane Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rancho Cotate
Rancho Cotate High
1,755 students
- Lawrence E. Jo
Lawrence E. Jones Middle
775 students
- Evergreen Elem 630
Evergreen Elementary
630 students
- Monte Vista El 489
Monte Vista Elementary
489 students
- Marguerite Hah 478
Marguerite Hahn Elementary
478 students
- This school 274
Richard Crane Elementary
274 students
What this shows Richard Crane Elementary reports 274 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richard Crane Elementary compares
Richard Crane 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 | 27.4:1 | ▲ 27% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.6% | ▼ 12% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 274 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.4:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
274
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
27.4:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 91% in California - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
55.8%
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
$15,849
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 + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.5%
White 30.3%
Two or More 9.1%
African American 5.8%
Asian 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Richard Crane Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified reports $15,849 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richard Crane Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Cotate High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lawrence E. Jones Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monte Vista Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marguerite Hahn Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richard Crane Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar elementary schools in Rohnert Park
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Evergreen Elementary
Standard public school
630 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Monte Vista Elementary
Standard public school
489 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Marguerite Hahn Elementary
Standard public school
478 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
John Reed Primary
Standard public school
376 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
University Elementary at La Fiesta
Standard public school
291 students 32.3:1 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 (~274 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richard Crane Elementary
How many students attend Richard Crane Elementary?
Richard Crane Elementary has 274 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rohnert Park, CA. CCD year-over-year: 243 (2022-23) → 257 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard Crane Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard Crane Elementary is 27.4:1, which is 27% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 75% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richard Crane Elementary?
48.6% of students at Richard Crane Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richard Crane Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Richard Crane Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 48.5% of enrollment, in Rohnert Park, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richard Crane Elementary?
Richard Crane Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower 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 Richard Crane Elementary rank among elementary schools in Rohnert Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Richard Crane Elementary ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Rohnert Park, 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 Rohnert Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified?
Besides Richard Crane Elementary, Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified also operates Rancho Cotate High (1,755 students), Lawrence E. Jones Middle (775 students), and Evergreen Elementary (630 students). See the Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified district page for the complete list.