- Enrollment
- 1,755
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rohnert Park, CA
University Elementary at La Fiesta
Federal NCES profile for University Elementary at La Fiesta, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060994013725
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
University Elementary at La Fiesta earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of California schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Rohnert Park · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 32.3:1
- large classes for California
- 41.1%
- free-lunch eligible
University Elementary at La Fiesta has class sizes larger than 97% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, University Elementary at La Fiesta ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Rohnert Park, CA.
School address
District: Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified · California
NCES ID 060994013725 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
University Elementary at La Fiesta grew from 224 students in 2022-23 to 265 in 2023-24 (+18.3%).
Teacher FTE added 9.8 → 10.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 060994013725 · Rohnert Park, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
291 enr · 32.3:1 · 41.1% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Rancho Cotate High (1,755 students)
University Elementary at La Fiesta grew from 224 students in 2022-23 to 265 in 2023-24 (+18.3%). Teacher FTE added 9.8 → 10.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
University Elementary at La Fiesta in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rancho Cotate
Rancho Cotate High
1,755 students
- Lawrence E. Jo
Lawrence E. Jones Middle
775 students
- Evergreen Elem 630
Evergreen Elementary
630 students
- Monte Vista El 489
Monte Vista Elementary
489 students
- Marguerite Hah 478
Marguerite Hahn Elementary
478 students
- This school 291
University Elementary at La Fiesta
291 students
What this shows University Elementary at La Fiesta reports 291 students on the CCD universe file.
How University Elementary at La Fiesta compares
University Elementary at La Fiesta 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 | 32.3:1 | ▲ 50% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.1% | ▼ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32.3:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
291
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.1%
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
32.3:1
students per teacher
- 50% above state mean
Top 97% in California - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
43.6%
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
$15,849
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.7%
Hispanic or Latino 41.9%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 3.1%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 44.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, University Elementary at La Fiesta is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified reports $15,849 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How University Elementary at La Fiesta Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Cotate High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lawrence E. Jones Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monte Vista Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marguerite Hahn Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to University Elementary at La Fiesta's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar elementary schools in Rohnert Park
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Evergreen Elementary
Standard public school
630 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Monte Vista Elementary
Standard public school
489 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Marguerite Hahn Elementary
Standard public school
478 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
John Reed Primary
Standard public school
376 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Richard Crane Elementary
Standard public school
274 students 27.4:1 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 (~291 students)
Frequently asked questions about University Elementary at La Fiesta
How many students attend University Elementary at La Fiesta?
University Elementary at La Fiesta has 291 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rohnert Park, CA. CCD year-over-year: 224 (2022-23) → 265 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Elementary at La Fiesta?
The student-teacher ratio at University Elementary at La Fiesta is 32.3:1, which is 50% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 106% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at University Elementary at La Fiesta?
41.1% of students at University Elementary at La Fiesta are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of University Elementary at La Fiesta?
The largest demographic group at University Elementary at La Fiesta is White at 44.7% of enrollment, in Rohnert Park, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for University Elementary at La Fiesta?
University Elementary at La Fiesta has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower 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 University Elementary at La Fiesta rank among elementary schools in Rohnert Park?
By Resource Investment Index, University Elementary at La Fiesta ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Rohnert Park, 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 Rohnert Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified?
Besides University Elementary at La Fiesta, Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified also operates Rancho Cotate High (1,755 students), Lawrence E. Jones Middle (775 students), and Evergreen Elementary (630 students). See the Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified district page for the complete list.