- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santa Rosa, CA
San Miguel Elementary
Federal NCES profile for San Miguel 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 062400003611Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Miguel Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #28 of 45
- elementary schools in Santa Rosa · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- students per teacher
- 32.4%
- free-lunch eligible
San Miguel Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Miguel Elementary ranks #28 of 45 elementary schools in Santa Rosa, CA.
School address
District: Mark West Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 062400003611 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
San Miguel Elementary held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 062400003611 · Santa Rosa, CA Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
401 enr · 20.1:1 · 32.4% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Mark West Elementary (425 students)
San Miguel Elementary held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
San Miguel Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mark West Elem
Mark West Elementary
425 students
- John B. Riebli
John B. Riebli Elementary
411 students
- This school
San Miguel Elementary
401 students
- Mark West Char 124
Mark West Charter
124 students
What this shows San Miguel Elementary reports 401 students on the CCD universe file.
How San Miguel Elementary compares
San Miguel 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 | 20.1:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.4% | ▼ 42% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 401 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
401
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 35% in California - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.2%
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
$16,678
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 401 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.1%
Hispanic or Latino 29.7%
Two or More 9.0%
Asian 3.7%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, San Miguel Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Mark West Union Elementary reports $16,678 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How San Miguel Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark West Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John B. Riebli Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mark West Charter | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Miguel Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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
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 (~401 students)
Frequently asked questions about San Miguel Elementary
How many students attend San Miguel Elementary?
San Miguel Elementary has 401 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santa Rosa, CA. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 404 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Miguel Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at San Miguel Elementary is 20.1:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 28% 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 San Miguel Elementary?
32.4% of students at San Miguel Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Miguel Elementary?
The largest demographic group at San Miguel Elementary is White at 57.1% of enrollment, in Santa Rosa, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Miguel Elementary?
San Miguel 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 San Miguel Elementary rank among elementary schools in Santa Rosa?
By Resource Investment Index, San Miguel Elementary ranks #28 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.
What other schools are in Mark West Union Elementary?
Besides San Miguel Elementary, Mark West Union Elementary also operates Mark West Elementary (425 students), John B. Riebli Elementary (411 students), and Mark West Charter (124 students). See the Mark West Union Elementary district page for the complete list.