- Enrollment
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waterford, CA
Roberts Ferry Union Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Roberts Ferry Union Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063321005164
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 85
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roberts Ferry Union Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Waterford · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30:1
- large classes for California
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Roberts Ferry Union Elementary has class sizes larger than 96% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roberts Ferry Union Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Waterford, CA.
School address
District: Roberts Ferry Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 063321005164 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Roberts Ferry Union Elementary shrank from 27 students in 2022-23 to 24 in 2023-24 (-11.1%).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-3 students YoY 063321005164 · Waterford, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
30 enr · 30:1 · 37.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy (169 students)
Roberts Ferry Union Elementary shrank from 27 students in 2022-23 to 24 in 2023-24 (-11.1%). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
How Roberts Ferry Union Elementary compares
Roberts Ferry Union Elementary 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 | 30:1 | ▲ 40% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▼ 33% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 30 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
30
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
30:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 96% in California - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
50.0%
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
$13,742
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 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 70.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Two or More 10.0%
Largest group: White at 70.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.0, Roberts Ferry Union Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Roberts Ferry Union Elementary reports $13,742 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Roberts Ferry Union Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roberts Ferry Union Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar elementary schools in Waterford
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~30 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roberts Ferry Union Elementary
How many students attend Roberts Ferry Union Elementary?
Roberts Ferry Union Elementary has 30 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waterford, CA. CCD year-over-year: 27 (2022-23) → 24 (2023-24), down 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roberts Ferry Union Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Roberts Ferry Union Elementary is 30:1, which is 40% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 91% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Roberts Ferry Union Elementary?
37.0% of students at Roberts Ferry Union Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roberts Ferry Union Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Roberts Ferry Union Elementary is White at 70.0% of enrollment, in Waterford, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roberts Ferry Union Elementary?
Roberts Ferry Union Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Roberts Ferry Union Elementary rank among elementary schools in Waterford?
By Resource Investment Index, Roberts Ferry Union Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Waterford, 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 Waterford on the city page.
What other schools are in Roberts Ferry Union Elementary?
Besides Roberts Ferry Union Elementary, Roberts Ferry Union Elementary also operates Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy (169 students). See the Roberts Ferry Union Elementary district page for the complete list.