- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Petaluma, CA
South County Consortium
Federal NCES profile for South County Consortium, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 063023013936
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South County Consortium earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of California schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Petaluma · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.1:1
- small classes for California
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
South County Consortium has class sizes smaller than 97% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South County Consortium ranks #3 of 3 schools in Petaluma, CA.
School address
District: Petaluma City Elementary · California
NCES ID 063023013936 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
South County Consortium held near 153 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 16.6 → 16.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 063023013936 · Petaluma, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
129 enr · 8.1:1 · 40.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Penngrove Elementary (472 students)
South County Consortium held near 153 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 16.6 → 16.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
South County Consortium in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Penngrove Elem
Penngrove Elementary
472 students
- Grant Elementa
Grant Elementary
386 students
- Mckinley Eleme
Mckinley Elementary
368 students
- Mcnear Element
Mcnear Elementary
343 students
- Mcdowell Eleme
Mcdowell Elementary
329 students
- This school 129
South County Consortium
129 students
What this shows South County Consortium reports 129 students on the CCD universe file.
How South County Consortium compares
South County Consortium 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 | 8.1:1 | ▼ 62% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▼ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 129 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.1:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
129
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
8.1:1
students per teacher
- 62% below state mean
Top 3% in California - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
70.5%
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.3%
Hispanic or Latino 30.5%
Asian 3.9%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
Largest group: White at 56.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, South County Consortium is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
How South County Consortium Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penngrove Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grant Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcnear Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcdowell Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South County Consortium's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar other schools in Petaluma
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~129 students)
Frequently asked questions about South County Consortium
How many students attend South County Consortium?
South County Consortium has 129 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Petaluma, CA. CCD year-over-year: 154 (2022-23) → 153 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South County Consortium?
The student-teacher ratio at South County Consortium is 8.1:1, which is 62% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% lower 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 South County Consortium?
40.9% of students at South County Consortium are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South County Consortium?
The largest demographic group at South County Consortium is White at 56.3% of enrollment, in Petaluma, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South County Consortium?
South County Consortium has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 South County Consortium rank among schools in Petaluma?
By Resource Investment Index, South County Consortium ranks #3 of 3 schools in Petaluma, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Petaluma on the city page.
What other schools are in Petaluma City Elementary?
Besides South County Consortium, Petaluma City Elementary also operates Penngrove Elementary (472 students), Grant Elementary (386 students), and Mckinley Elementary (368 students). See the Petaluma City Elementary district page for the complete list.