- Enrollment
- 113
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Covelo, CA
Round Valley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Round Valley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063372005194
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Round Valley Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of California schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Covelo · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 31.3:1
- large classes for California
- 88.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Round Valley Elementary has class sizes larger than 97% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Round Valley Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Covelo, CA.
School address
District: Round Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 063372005194 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Round Valley Elementary grew from 304 students in 2022-23 to 328 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 14.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 063372005194 · Covelo, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
313 enr · 31.3:1 · 88.5% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Round Valley High (113 students)
Round Valley Elementary grew from 304 students in 2022-23 to 328 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 14.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Round Valley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Round Valley Elementary
313 students
- Round Valley H 113
Round Valley High
113 students
- Round Valley C 21
Round Valley Continuation
21 students
What this shows Round Valley Elementary reports 313 students on the CCD universe file.
How Round Valley Elementary compares
Round Valley 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 | 31.3:1 | ▲ 46% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.5% | ▲ 59% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 313 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31.3:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
313
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
31.3:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 97% in California - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
54.0%
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
$25,452
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 104 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 53.0%
Hispanic or Latino 35.5%
White 8.0%
Two or More 3.5%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Round Valley Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Round Valley Unified reports $25,452 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Round Valley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Valley High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Round Valley Continuation | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Round Valley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 21
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar elementary schools in Covelo
1 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 (~313 students)
Frequently asked questions about Round Valley Elementary
How many students attend Round Valley Elementary?
Round Valley Elementary has 313 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Covelo, CA. CCD year-over-year: 304 (2022-23) → 328 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Round Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Round Valley Elementary is 31.3:1, which is 46% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 99% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Round Valley Elementary?
88.5% of students at Round Valley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Round Valley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Round Valley Elementary is American Indian / Alaska Native at 53.0% of enrollment, in Covelo, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Round Valley Elementary?
Round Valley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Round Valley Elementary rank among public schools in Covelo?
By Resource Investment Index, Round Valley Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Covelo, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Round Valley Unified?
Besides Round Valley Elementary, Round Valley Unified also operates Round Valley High (113 students) and Round Valley Continuation (21 students). See the Round Valley Unified district page for the complete list.