- Enrollment
- 1,071
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sonoma, CA
Sassarini Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sassarini Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063720006303
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sassarini Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Sonoma · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.6:1
- students per teacher
- 55.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sassarini Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sassarini Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Sonoma, CA.
School address
District: Sonoma Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 063720006303 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Sassarini Elementary grew from 251 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (+13.1%).
Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 063720006303 · Sonoma, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
281 enr · 21.6:1 · 55.4% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Sonoma Valley High (1,071 students)
Sassarini Elementary grew from 251 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (+13.1%). Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sassarini Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sonoma Valley
Sonoma Valley High
1,071 students
- Flowery Elemen 368
Flowery Elementary
368 students
- Adele Harrison 334
Adele Harrison Middle
334 students
- Altimira Middl 324
Altimira Middle
324 students
- El Verano Elem 314
El Verano Elementary
314 students
- This school 281
Sassarini Elementary
281 students
What this shows Sassarini Elementary reports 281 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sassarini Elementary compares
Sassarini 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.4% | ▼ 0% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
281
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 49% in California - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.2%
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
$23,762
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.2%
White 21.7%
Asian 3.2%
African American 1.4%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.0, Sassarini Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Sonoma Valley Unified reports $23,762 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sassarini Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonoma Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Flowery Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adele Harrison Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Altimira Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Verano Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sassarini Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
Similar elementary schools in Sonoma
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Flowery Elementary
Standard public school
368 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
El Verano Elementary
Standard public school
314 students 26.2:1 students per teacher
Prestwood Elementary
Standard public school
275 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Woodland Star Charter
Standard public school
244 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Sonoma Charter
Standard public school
226 students 22.6:1 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 (~281 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sassarini Elementary
How many students attend Sassarini Elementary?
Sassarini Elementary has 281 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sonoma, CA. CCD year-over-year: 251 (2022-23) → 284 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sassarini Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sassarini Elementary is 21.6:1, which is 0% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sassarini Elementary?
55.4% of students at Sassarini Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sassarini Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sassarini Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 72.2% of enrollment, in Sonoma, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sassarini Elementary?
Sassarini Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower 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 Sassarini Elementary rank among elementary schools in Sonoma?
By Resource Investment Index, Sassarini Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Sonoma, 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 Sonoma on the city page.
What other schools are in Sonoma Valley Unified?
Besides Sassarini Elementary, Sonoma Valley Unified also operates Sonoma Valley High (1,071 students), Flowery Elementary (368 students), and Adele Harrison Middle (334 students). See the Sonoma Valley Unified district page for the complete list.