- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Petaluma, CA
Valley Vista Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Valley Vista Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063023004726
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley Vista Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of California schools.
- #15 of 25
- elementary schools in Petaluma · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- small classes for California
- 49.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley Vista Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Vista Elementary ranks #15 of 25 elementary schools in Petaluma, CA.
School address
District: Petaluma City Elementary · California
NCES ID 063023004726 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Valley Vista Elementary held near 192 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 8.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 063023004726 · Petaluma, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
155 enr · 19.4:1 · 49.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Penngrove Elementary (472 students)
Valley Vista Elementary held near 192 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 8.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Valley Vista Elementary 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 155
Valley Vista Elementary
155 students
What this shows Valley Vista Elementary reports 155 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley Vista Elementary compares
Valley Vista 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 | 19.4:1 | ▼ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.0% | ▼ 12% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 155 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
155
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 30% in California - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.9%
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.3%
White 34.8%
Two or More 6.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.6%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.0, Valley Vista Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
How Valley Vista Elementary 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 | Lower 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 Valley Vista Elementary'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 elementary schools in Petaluma
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mary Collins Charter School at Cherry Valley
Standard public school
494 students 29.1:1 students per teacher
Loma Vista Immersion Academy
Standard public school
451 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Sonoma Mountain Elementary
Standard public school
422 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
Corona Creek Elementary
Standard public school
403 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Grant Elementary
Standard public school
386 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Meadow Elementary
Standard public school
384 students 24:1 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 (~155 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley Vista Elementary
How many students attend Valley Vista Elementary?
Valley Vista Elementary has 155 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Petaluma, CA. CCD year-over-year: 194 (2022-23) → 192 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Vista Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Vista Elementary is 19.4:1, which is 10% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 24% higher 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 Valley Vista Elementary?
49.0% of students at Valley Vista Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley Vista Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Valley Vista Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 52.3% of enrollment, in Petaluma, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley Vista Elementary?
Valley Vista Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Valley Vista Elementary rank among elementary schools in Petaluma?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Vista Elementary ranks #15 of 25 elementary 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 elementary schools in Petaluma on the city page.
What other schools are in Petaluma City Elementary?
Besides Valley Vista Elementary, 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.