- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santa Rosa, CA
Whited Elementary Charter
Federal NCES profile for Whited Elementary Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063264005080Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whited Elementary Charter earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #30 of 45
- elementary schools in Santa Rosa · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- students per teacher
- 46.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Whited Elementary Charter has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whited Elementary Charter ranks #30 of 45 elementary schools in Santa Rosa, CA.
School address
District: Rincon Valley Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 063264005080 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Whited Elementary Charter held near 336 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 063264005080 · Santa Rosa, CA Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
327 enr · 20.4:1 · 46.8% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Sequoia Elementary (414 students)
Whited Elementary Charter held near 336 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Whited Elementary Charter in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sequoia Elemen
Sequoia Elementary
414 students
- Village Elemen
Village Elementary Charter
384 students
- Spring Lake Ch
Spring Lake Charter
383 students
- Manzanita Elem
Manzanita Elementary Charter
369 students
- Austin Creek E
Austin Creek Elementary
366 students
- This school
Whited Elementary Charter
327 students
What this shows Whited Elementary Charter reports 327 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whited Elementary Charter compares
Whited Elementary Charter 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 | 20.4:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.8% | ▼ 16% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 38% in California - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.1%
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
$18,814
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.3%
White 35.5%
Asian 9.2%
Two or More 8.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Whited Elementary Charter is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rincon Valley Union Elementary reports $18,814 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whited Elementary Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sequoia Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Village Elementary Charter | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Lake Charter | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Manzanita Elementary Charter | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Austin Creek Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whited Elementary Charter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Santa Rosa
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Cesar Chavez Language Academy
Standard public school
773 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Oak Grove Elementary/Willowside Middle
Standard public school
708 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Sheppard Elementary
Standard public school
577 students 24:1 students per teacher
Mattie Washburn Elementary
Standard public school
535 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Roseland Creek Elementary
Standard public school
534 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Santa Rosa French-American Charter (Srfacs)
Standard public school
525 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~327 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whited Elementary Charter
How many students attend Whited Elementary Charter?
Whited Elementary Charter has 327 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santa Rosa, CA. CCD year-over-year: 348 (2022-23) → 336 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whited Elementary Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Whited Elementary Charter is 20.4:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 30% 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 Whited Elementary Charter?
46.8% of students at Whited Elementary Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whited Elementary Charter?
The largest demographic group at Whited Elementary Charter is Hispanic or Latino at 44.3% of enrollment, in Santa Rosa, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whited Elementary Charter?
Whited Elementary Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Whited Elementary Charter rank among elementary schools in Santa Rosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Whited Elementary Charter ranks #30 of 45 elementary schools in Santa Rosa, 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 Santa Rosa on the city page.
What other schools are in Rincon Valley Union Elementary?
Besides Whited Elementary Charter, Rincon Valley Union Elementary also operates Sequoia Elementary (414 students), Village Elementary Charter (384 students), and Spring Lake Charter (383 students). See the Rincon Valley Union Elementary district page for the complete list.