- Enrollment
- 1,473
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sebastopol, CA
West Sonoma County Consortium
Federal NCES profile for West Sonoma County Consortium, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060267012473
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Sonoma County Consortium earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #7 of 14
- public schools in Sebastopol · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.3:1
- small classes for California
- 34.5%
- free-lunch eligible
West Sonoma County Consortium has class sizes smaller than 97% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Sonoma County Consortium ranks #7 of 14 public schools in Sebastopol, CA.
School address
District: West Sonoma County Union High · California
NCES ID 060267012473 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
West Sonoma County Consortium grew from 29 students in 2022-23 to 32 in 2023-24 (+10.3%).
Teacher FTE added 3.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+3 students YoY 060267012473 · Sebastopol, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
25 enr · 8.3:1 · 34.5% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Analy High (1,473 students)
West Sonoma County Consortium grew from 29 students in 2022-23 to 32 in 2023-24 (+10.3%). Teacher FTE added 3.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
West Sonoma County Consortium in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Analy High
Analy High
1,473 students
- Laguna High 57
Laguna High
57 students
- This school 25
West Sonoma County Consortium
25 students
What this shows West Sonoma County Consortium reports 25 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Sonoma County Consortium compares
West Sonoma County Consortium 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 | 8.3:1 | ▼ 61% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.5% | ▼ 38% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 25 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
25
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 61% below state mean
Top 3% in California - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.0%
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
$20,411
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.0%
Hispanic or Latino 32.0%
Two or More 8.0%
Largest group: White at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, West Sonoma County Consortium is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for West Sonoma County Union High reports $20,411 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Sonoma County Consortium Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analy High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laguna High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Sonoma County Consortium's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 57
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Sebastopol
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~25 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Sonoma County Consortium
How many students attend West Sonoma County Consortium?
West Sonoma County Consortium has 25 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Sebastopol, CA. CCD year-over-year: 29 (2022-23) → 32 (2023-24), up 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Sonoma County Consortium?
The student-teacher ratio at West Sonoma County Consortium is 8.3:1, which is 61% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 47% lower 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 West Sonoma County Consortium?
34.5% of students at West Sonoma County Consortium are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Sonoma County Consortium?
The largest demographic group at West Sonoma County Consortium is White at 60.0% of enrollment, in Sebastopol, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Sonoma County Consortium?
West Sonoma County Consortium has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 West Sonoma County Consortium rank among public schools in Sebastopol?
By Resource Investment Index, West Sonoma County Consortium ranks #7 of 14 public schools in Sebastopol, 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 Sebastopol on the city page.
What other schools are in West Sonoma County Union High?
Besides West Sonoma County Consortium, West Sonoma County Union High also operates Analy High (1,473 students) and Laguna High (57 students). See the West Sonoma County Union High district page for the complete list.