Enrollment
247
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Penn Valley, CA
Williams Ranch Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Williams Ranch Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060142700722
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Williams Ranch Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of California schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Penn Valley · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.7:1
- large classes for California
- 38.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Williams Ranch Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Williams Ranch Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Penn Valley, CA.
School address
District: Penn Valley Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 060142700722 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Williams Ranch Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Williams Ranch Elementary
Williams Ranch Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Penn Valley, California, enrolling 247 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.7:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 247 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 524 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #226.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 247 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Penn Valley's elementary schools, it stands alongside Ready Springs Elementary (255 students): Williams Ranch Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.7:1 vs 17:1).
Penn Valley Union Elementary also operates Ready Springs Elementary (255 students) and Vantage Point Charter (33 students) alongside Williams Ranch 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 Williams Ranch Elementary compares
Williams Ranch 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 | 24.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.6% | ▼ 30% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 247 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.7:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
247
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
24.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in California - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,778
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 247 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 69.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
Two or More 8.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Asian 1.6%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 69.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, Williams Ranch Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Penn Valley Union Elementary, which includes Williams Ranch Elementary.
$13,778
Per student
-17%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.6%
State 27.0%
Federal 14.4%
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 Williams Ranch Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ready Springs Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vantage Point Charter | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Williams Ranch Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 33
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Penn Valley
1 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 (~247 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Williams Ranch Elementary
How many students attend Williams Ranch Elementary?
Williams Ranch Elementary has 247 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Penn Valley, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williams Ranch Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Williams Ranch Elementary is 24.7:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Williams Ranch Elementary?
38.6% of students at Williams Ranch Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Williams Ranch Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Williams Ranch Elementary is White at 69.2% of enrollment, in Penn Valley, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Williams Ranch Elementary?
Williams Ranch Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Williams Ranch Elementary rank among public schools in Penn Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Williams Ranch Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Penn Valley, 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 Penn Valley on the city page.
Is Williams Ranch Elementary a good school?
Williams Ranch Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger 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 Penn Valley Union Elementary?
Besides Williams Ranch Elementary, Penn Valley Union Elementary also operates Ready Springs Elementary (255 students) and Vantage Point Charter (33 students). See the Penn Valley Union Elementary district page for the complete list.
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