- Enrollment
- 1,287
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Novato, CA
San Ramon Elementary
Federal NCES profile for San Ramon Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062772004197
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Ramon Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools.
- #5 of 9
- elementary schools in Novato · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.3:1
- large classes for California
- 16.3%
- free-lunch eligible
San Ramon Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Ramon Elementary ranks #5 of 9 elementary schools in Novato, CA.
School address
District: Novato Unified · California
NCES ID 062772004197 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
San Ramon Elementary held near 441 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.6 → 19.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 062772004197 · Novato, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
456 enr · 25.3:1 · 16.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Novato High (1,287 students)
San Ramon Elementary held near 441 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.6 → 19.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
San Ramon Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Novato High
Novato High
1,287 students
- San Marin High
San Marin High
1,250 students
- Sinaloa Middle
Sinaloa Middle
693 students
- San Jose Inter
San Jose Intermediate
559 students
- Hamilton Meado
Hamilton Meadow Park
544 students
- This school 456
San Ramon Elementary
456 students
What this shows San Ramon Elementary reports 456 students on the CCD universe file.
How San Ramon Elementary compares
San Ramon 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 | 25.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.3% | ▼ 71% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.3:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 81% in California - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$15,969
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
White 53.0%
Hispanic or Latino 25.1%
Two or More 13.6%
Asian 5.9%
African American 2.4%
Largest group: White at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, San Ramon Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Novato Unified reports $15,969 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How San Ramon Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novato High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Marin High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sinaloa Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Jose Intermediate | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Meadow Park | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Ramon Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,250
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Novato
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hamilton Meadow Park
Standard public school
544 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Valley Elementary
Standard public school
464 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Loma Verde Elementary
Standard public school
426 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Rancho Elementary
Standard public school
387 students 27.6:1 students per teacher
Lu Sutton Elementary
Standard public school
367 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Olive Elementary
Standard public school
364 students 22.8:1 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 (~456 students)
Frequently asked questions about San Ramon Elementary
How many students attend San Ramon Elementary?
San Ramon Elementary has 456 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Novato, CA. CCD year-over-year: 429 (2022-23) → 441 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Ramon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at San Ramon Elementary is 25.3:1, which is 18% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at San Ramon Elementary?
16.3% of students at San Ramon Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Ramon Elementary?
The largest demographic group at San Ramon Elementary is White at 53.0% of enrollment, in Novato, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Ramon Elementary?
San Ramon Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 San Ramon Elementary rank among elementary schools in Novato?
By Resource Investment Index, San Ramon Elementary ranks #5 of 9 elementary schools in Novato, 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 Novato on the city page.
What other schools are in Novato Unified?
Besides San Ramon Elementary, Novato Unified also operates Novato High (1,287 students), San Marin High (1,250 students), and Sinaloa Middle (693 students). See the Novato Unified district page for the complete list.