- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Napa, CA
Shearer Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Shearer Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062664004031
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shearer Elementary earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #13 of 14
- elementary schools in Napa · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29.5:1
- large classes for California
- 75.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Shearer Elementary has class sizes larger than 95% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shearer Elementary ranks #13 of 14 elementary schools in Napa, CA.
School address
District: Napa Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 062664004031 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Shearer Elementary grew from 453 students in 2022-23 to 483 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 17.1 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 062664004031 · Napa, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
501 enr · 29.5:1 · 75.1% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: American Canyon High (1,720 students)
Shearer Elementary grew from 453 students in 2022-23 to 483 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 17.1 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Shearer Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- American Canyo
American Canyon High
1,720 students
- Napa High
Napa High
1,642 students
- Vintage High
Vintage High
1,622 students
- American Canyo
American Canyon Middle
1,074 students
- Redwood Middle
Redwood Middle
868 students
- This school 501
Shearer Elementary
501 students
What this shows Shearer Elementary reports 501 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shearer Elementary compares
Shearer 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 | 29.5:1 | ▲ 37% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.1% | ▲ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 501 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.5:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
501
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
29.5:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 95% in California - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
41.9%
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
$14,662
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.2%
White 6.0%
Asian 1.0%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.6, Shearer Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Napa Valley Unified reports $14,662 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shearer Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Canyon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Napa High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vintage High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| American Canyon Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Redwood Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shearer Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,642
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,622
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Napa
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Browns Valley Elementary
Standard public school
651 students 32.5:1 students per teacher
Napa Valley Language Academy
Standard public school
560 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Willow Elementary
Standard public school
472 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Pueblo Vista Elementary
Standard public school
451 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Bel Aire Park Elementary
Standard public school
410 students 29.3:1 students per teacher
Snow Elementary
Standard public school
402 students 23.6:1 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 (~501 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shearer Elementary
How many students attend Shearer Elementary?
Shearer Elementary has 501 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Napa, CA. CCD year-over-year: 453 (2022-23) → 483 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shearer Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Shearer Elementary is 29.5:1, which is 37% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 88% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shearer Elementary?
75.1% of students at Shearer Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shearer Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Shearer Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 92.2% of enrollment, in Napa, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shearer Elementary?
Shearer Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Shearer Elementary rank among elementary schools in Napa?
By Resource Investment Index, Shearer Elementary ranks #13 of 14 elementary schools in Napa, 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 Napa on the city page.
What other schools are in Napa Valley Unified?
Besides Shearer Elementary, Napa Valley Unified also operates American Canyon High (1,720 students), Napa High (1,642 students), and Vintage High (1,622 students). See the Napa Valley Unified district page for the complete list.