Enrollment
331
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Weaverville, CA
Weaverville Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Weaverville 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 060133106872
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Weaverville Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Weaverville · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- small classes for California
- 44.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Weaverville Elementary has class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Weaverville Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Weaverville, CA.
School address
District: Trinity Alps Unified · California
NCES ID 060133106872 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Weaverville Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Weaverville Elementary
Weaverville Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Weaverville, California, enrolling 331 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 331 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 959 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #481.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 40/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Trinity Alps Unified also operates Trinity High (289 students) and Alps View High (Continuation) (17 students) alongside Weaverville 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 Weaverville Elementary compares
Weaverville 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 | 18.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.4% | ▼ 20% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 23% in California - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$15,671
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
4
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 76.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 9.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.3%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.7, Weaverville Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Trinity Alps Unified, which includes Weaverville Elementary.
$15,671
Per student
-5%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.9%
State 54.4%
Federal 18.6%
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 Weaverville Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alps View High (Continuation) | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Weaverville Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 17
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~331 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Weaverville Elementary
How many students attend Weaverville Elementary?
Weaverville Elementary has 331 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Weaverville, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weaverville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Weaverville Elementary is 18.4:1, which is 14% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 17% 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 Weaverville Elementary?
44.4% of students at Weaverville Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Weaverville Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Weaverville Elementary is White at 76.4% of enrollment, in Weaverville, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Weaverville Elementary?
Weaverville Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Weaverville Elementary rank among public schools in Weaverville?
By Resource Investment Index, Weaverville Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Weaverville, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Weaverville on the city page.
Is Weaverville Elementary a good school?
Weaverville Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. 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 Trinity Alps Unified?
Besides Weaverville Elementary, Trinity Alps Unified also operates Trinity High (289 students) and Alps View High (Continuation) (17 students). See the Trinity Alps Unified district page for the complete list.
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