Enrollment
421
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santa Rosa, CA
Robert L. Stevens Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Robert L. Stevens Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064320004118
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert L. Stevens Elementary earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #37 of 45
- elementary schools in Santa Rosa · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20:1
- students per teacher
- 46.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert L. Stevens Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert L. Stevens Elementary ranks #37 of 45 elementary schools in Santa Rosa, CA.
School address
District: Wright Elementary · California
NCES ID 064320004118 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robert L. Stevens Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robert L. Stevens Elementary
Robert L. Stevens Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Santa Rosa, California, enrolling 421 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 421 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,303 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,104, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (69%) and Asian (12%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 421 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Santa Rosa's elementary schools, it stands alongside Cesar Chavez Language Academy (773 students): Robert L. Stevens Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20:1 vs 18.9:1).
Wright Elementary also operates Wright Charter (456 students) and J. X. Wilson Elementary (332 students) alongside Robert L. Stevens 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 Robert L. Stevens Elementary compares
Robert L. Stevens 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 | 20:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.9% | ▼ 15% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
20:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 35% in California - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.5%
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
$17,467
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 421 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 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
Hispanic or Latino 69.1%
Asian 11.6%
White 10.2%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, Robert L. Stevens Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wright Elementary, which includes Robert L. Stevens Elementary.
$17,467
Per student
+6%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.8%
State 42.8%
Federal 9.4%
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 Robert L. Stevens Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wright Charter | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J. X. Wilson Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert L. Stevens Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Santa Rosa
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Cesar Chavez Language Academy
Standard public school
773 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Oak Grove Elementary/Willowside Middle
Standard public school
708 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Sheppard Elementary
Standard public school
577 students 24:1 students per teacher
Mattie Washburn Elementary
Standard public school
535 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Roseland Creek Elementary
Standard public school
534 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Santa Rosa French-American Charter (Srfacs)
Standard public school
525 students 23.9:1 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 (~421 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Robert L. Stevens Elementary
How many students attend Robert L. Stevens Elementary?
Robert L. Stevens Elementary has 421 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santa Rosa, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert L. Stevens Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert L. Stevens Elementary is 20:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 27% 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 Robert L. Stevens Elementary?
46.9% of students at Robert L. Stevens Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert L. Stevens Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Robert L. Stevens Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 69.1% of enrollment, in Santa Rosa, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert L. Stevens Elementary?
Robert L. Stevens Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Robert L. Stevens Elementary rank among elementary schools in Santa Rosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert L. Stevens Elementary ranks #37 of 45 elementary schools in Santa Rosa, 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 Santa Rosa on the city page.
Is Robert L. Stevens Elementary a good school?
Robert L. Stevens Elementary earns 16/100 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 Wright Elementary?
Besides Robert L. Stevens Elementary, Wright Elementary also operates Wright Charter (456 students) and J. X. Wilson Elementary (332 students). See the Wright Elementary district page for the complete list.
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