Enrollment
25
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-61% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Sonoma County Consortium compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Sonoma County Consortium
West Sonoma County Consortium is a small combined-grade school in Sebastopol, California, enrolling 25 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.3:1, West Sonoma County Consortium is leaner than roughly 97% of California schools and 61% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.5% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of California schools, with 25 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 56 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #39.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 53/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Sebastopol's public schools, it stands alongside Orchard View (224 students): West Sonoma County Consortium is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (8.3:1 vs 17.2:1).
West Sonoma County Union High also operates Analy High (1,473 students) and Laguna High (57 students) alongside West Sonoma County Consortium.
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 West Sonoma County Consortium compares
West Sonoma County Consortium on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,882
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Sonoma County Union High, which includes West Sonoma County Consortium.
$18,882
Per student
+14%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.6%
State 25.2%
Federal 6.1%
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 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
- 1,473
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~25 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is West Sonoma County Consortium a good school?
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. 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 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.
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