- Enrollment
- 773
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Steele Lane Elementary grew from 378 students in 2022-23 to 413 in 2023-24 (+9.3%).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 063581006135 · Santa Rosa, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
447 enr · 26.3:1 · 66.1% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Cesar Chavez Language Academy (773 students)
Steele Lane Elementary grew from 378 students in 2022-23 to 413 in 2023-24 (+9.3%). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Steele Lane Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cesar Chavez L
Cesar Chavez Language Academy
773 students
- Santa Rosa Fre
Santa Rosa French-American Charter (Srfacs)
525 students
- Hidden Valley
Hidden Valley Elementary
468 students
- This school
Steele Lane Elementary
447 students
- Santa Rosa Cha
Santa Rosa Charter School for the Arts
384 students
- Helen M. Lehma
Helen M. Lehman Elementary
373 students
What this shows Steele Lane Elementary reports 447 students on the CCD universe file.
How Steele Lane Elementary compares
Steele Lane 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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
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 (~447 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 378 (2022-23) → 413 (2023-24), up 35.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.