Enrollment
447
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santa Rosa, CA
Steele Lane Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Steele Lane Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063581006135
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Steele Lane Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of California schools.
- #23 of 45
- elementary schools in Santa Rosa · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.3:1
- large classes for California
- 66.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Steele Lane Elementary has class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Steele Lane Elementary ranks #23 of 45 elementary schools in Santa Rosa, CA.
School address
District: Santa Rosa Elementary · California
NCES ID 063581006135 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Steele Lane Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Steele Lane Elementary
Steele Lane Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Santa Rosa, California, enrolling 447 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.3:1 is larger than about 86% of California schools and 22% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 66.1% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 447 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,970 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #710.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 263 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Santa Rosa's elementary schools, it stands alongside Cesar Chavez Language Academy (773 students): Steele Lane Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26.3:1 vs 18.9:1).
Santa Rosa Elementary also operates Cesar Chavez Language Academy (773 students) and Santa Rosa French-American Charter (Srfacs) (525 students) alongside Steele Lane Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Steele Lane Elementary compares
Steele Lane Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.3:1 | ▲ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.1% | ▲ 19% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.3:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
447
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
26.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in California - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
49.7%
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.7 FTE
Per 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.2%
White 9.0%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 2.7%
African American 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.0, Steele Lane Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
How Steele Lane Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cesar Chavez Language Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Santa Rosa French-American Charter (Srfacs) | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hidden Valley Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Santa Rosa Charter School for the Arts | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Helen M. Lehman Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Steele Lane Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 773
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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
Sheppard Elementary
Standard public school
577 students 24:1 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~447 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Steele Lane Elementary
How many students attend Steele Lane Elementary?
Steele Lane Elementary has 447 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santa Rosa, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steele Lane Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Steele Lane Elementary is 26.3:1, which is 22% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 68% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Steele Lane Elementary?
66.1% of students at Steele Lane Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Steele Lane Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Steele Lane Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 81.2% of enrollment, in Santa Rosa, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Steele Lane Elementary?
Steele Lane Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Steele Lane Elementary rank among elementary schools in Santa Rosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Steele Lane Elementary ranks #23 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.
Is Steele Lane Elementary a good school?
Steele Lane Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Santa Rosa Elementary?
Besides Steele Lane Elementary, Santa Rosa Elementary also operates Cesar Chavez Language Academy (773 students), Santa Rosa French-American Charter (Srfacs) (525 students), and Hidden Valley Elementary (468 students). See the Santa Rosa Elementary district page for the complete list.
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