- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Anselmo, CA
Wade Thomas Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Wade Thomas Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060000608776
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wade Thomas Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in San Anselmo · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.5:1
- students per teacher
- 7.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Wade Thomas Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wade Thomas Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in San Anselmo, CA.
School address
District: Ross Valley Elementary · California
NCES ID 060000608776 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Wade Thomas Elementary held near 293 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 13.7 → 12.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 060000608776 · San Anselmo, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
292 enr · 22.5:1 · 7.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: White Hill Middle (601 students)
Wade Thomas Elementary held near 293 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 13.7 → 12.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Wade Thomas Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- White Hill Mid
White Hill Middle
601 students
- This school
Wade Thomas Elementary
292 students
- Brookside Elem
Brookside Elementary
278 students
- Hidden Valley
Hidden Valley Elementary
274 students
- Manor Elementa 234
Manor Elementary
234 students
What this shows Wade Thomas Elementary reports 292 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wade Thomas Elementary compares
Wade Thomas 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 | 22.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.6% | ▼ 86% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 58% in California - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,401
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 74.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 10.3%
Asian 3.1%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 74.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.0, Wade Thomas Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Ross Valley Elementary reports $16,401 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wade Thomas Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Hill Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brookside Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hidden Valley Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manor Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wade Thomas Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in San Anselmo
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~292 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wade Thomas Elementary
How many students attend Wade Thomas Elementary?
Wade Thomas Elementary has 292 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Anselmo, CA. CCD year-over-year: 303 (2022-23) → 293 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wade Thomas Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wade Thomas Elementary is 22.5:1, which is 5% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wade Thomas Elementary?
7.6% of students at Wade Thomas Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wade Thomas Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Wade Thomas Elementary is White at 74.5% of enrollment, in San Anselmo, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wade Thomas Elementary?
Wade Thomas Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Wade Thomas Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Anselmo?
By Resource Investment Index, Wade Thomas Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in San Anselmo, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Ross Valley Elementary?
Besides Wade Thomas Elementary, Ross Valley Elementary also operates White Hill Middle (601 students), Brookside Elementary (278 students), and Hidden Valley Elementary (274 students). See the Ross Valley Elementary district page for the complete list.