- Enrollment
- 1,978
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chico, CA
Rosedale Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rosedale Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060837000828
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rosedale Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #9 of 19
- elementary schools in Chico · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.5:1
- students per teacher
- 40.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Rosedale Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rosedale Elementary ranks #9 of 19 elementary schools in Chico, CA.
School address
District: Chico Unified · California
NCES ID 060837000828 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Rosedale Elementary held near 555 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.1 → 23.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 060837000828 · Chico, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
563 enr · 23.5:1 · 40.5% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Pleasant Valley High (1,978 students)
Rosedale Elementary held near 555 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.1 → 23.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Rosedale Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pleasant Valle
Pleasant Valley High
1,978 students
- Chico High
Chico High
1,804 students
- Bidwell Junior
Bidwell Junior High
1,012 students
- Chico Junior H
Chico Junior High
861 students
- Marsh (Harry M 716
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High
716 students
- This school 563
Rosedale Elementary
563 students
What this shows Rosedale Elementary reports 563 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rosedale Elementary compares
Rosedale 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 | 23.5:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.5% | ▼ 27% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 563 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
563
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 67% in California - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,422
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
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.3%
White 20.6%
Two or More 9.2%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.9, Rosedale Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Chico Unified reports $16,422 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rosedale Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chico High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bidwell Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chico Junior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rosedale Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,804
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Chico
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Shasta Elementary
Standard public school
621 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Emma Wilson Elementary
Standard public school
597 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Chico Country Day
Standard public school
585 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Marigold Elementary
Standard public school
571 students 27.2:1 students per teacher
Little Chico Creek Elementary
Standard public school
471 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Sierra View Elementary
Alternative education program
428 students 20.4:1 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 (~563 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rosedale Elementary
How many students attend Rosedale Elementary?
Rosedale Elementary has 563 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chico, CA. CCD year-over-year: 543 (2022-23) → 555 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rosedale Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rosedale Elementary is 23.5:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rosedale Elementary?
40.5% of students at Rosedale Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rosedale Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rosedale Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 69.3% of enrollment, in Chico, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rosedale Elementary?
Rosedale Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Rosedale Elementary rank among elementary schools in Chico?
By Resource Investment Index, Rosedale Elementary ranks #9 of 19 elementary schools in Chico, 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 Chico on the city page.
What other schools are in Chico Unified?
Besides Rosedale Elementary, Chico Unified also operates Pleasant Valley High (1,978 students), Chico High (1,804 students), and Bidwell Junior High (1,012 students). See the Chico Unified district page for the complete list.