Enrollment
292
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-86% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wade Thomas Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wade Thomas Elementary
Wade Thomas Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in San Anselmo, California, enrolling 292 students.
At 22.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.6% free-meal eligibility runs 86% below the California average.
Enrollment of 292 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 270 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #147.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 42/100).
12.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among San Anselmo's elementary schools, it stands alongside Brookside Elementary (278 students): Wade Thomas Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.5:1 vs 21.4:1).
Ross Valley Elementary also operates White Hill Middle (601 students) and Brookside Elementary (278 students) alongside Wade Thomas 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 Wade Thomas Elementary compares
Wade Thomas 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,466
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ross Valley Elementary, which includes Wade Thomas Elementary.
$14,466
Per student
-12%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.5%
State 35.2%
Federal 2.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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.
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 (~292 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all elementary schools in San Anselmo on the city page.
Is Wade Thomas Elementary a good school?
Wade Thomas Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 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.
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