- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santa Rosa, CA
Sheppard Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sheppard Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063351005177
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sheppard Elementary earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #39 of 45
- elementary schools in Santa Rosa · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24:1
- large classes for California
- 65.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sheppard Elementary has class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sheppard Elementary ranks #39 of 45 elementary schools in Santa Rosa, CA.
School address
District: Roseland · California
NCES ID 063351005177 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Sheppard Elementary held near 572 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 063351005177 · Santa Rosa, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
577 enr · 24:1 · 65.1% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Roseland Creek Elementary (534 students)
Sheppard Elementary held near 572 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sheppard Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sheppard Elementary
577 students
- Roseland Creek
Roseland Creek Elementary
534 students
- Roseland Eleme
Roseland Elementary
471 students
What this shows Sheppard Elementary reports 577 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sheppard Elementary compares
Sheppard 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 | 24:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.1% | ▲ 17% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 577 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
577
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
24:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 71% in California - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.1%
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
$34,119
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 577 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.1%
White 1.2%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.7, Sheppard Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Roseland reports $34,119 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sheppard Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roseland Creek Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roseland Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sheppard Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
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
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
Yulupa Elementary
Standard public school
523 students 19.4:1 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 (~577 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sheppard Elementary
How many students attend Sheppard Elementary?
Sheppard Elementary has 577 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santa Rosa, CA. CCD year-over-year: 573 (2022-23) → 572 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sheppard Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sheppard Elementary is 24:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sheppard Elementary?
65.1% of students at Sheppard Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sheppard Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sheppard Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 97.1% of enrollment, in Santa Rosa, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sheppard Elementary?
Sheppard Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (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 Sheppard Elementary rank among elementary schools in Santa Rosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Sheppard Elementary ranks #39 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 Roseland?
Besides Sheppard Elementary, Roseland also operates Roseland Creek Elementary (534 students) and Roseland Elementary (471 students). See the Roseland district page for the complete list.