- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Williams Ranch Elementary shrank from 197 students in 2022-23 to 185 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 060142700722 · Penn Valley, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
247 enr · 24.7:1 · 38.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Ready Springs Elementary (255 students)
Williams Ranch Elementary shrank from 197 students in 2022-23 to 185 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Williams Ranch Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ready Springs
Ready Springs Elementary
255 students
- This school
Williams Ranch Elementary
247 students
- Vantage Point 33
Vantage Point Charter
33 students
What this shows Williams Ranch Elementary reports 247 students on the CCD universe file.
How Williams Ranch Elementary compares
Williams Ranch Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,529
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Penn Valley Union Elementary reports $13,529 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~247 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 197 (2022-23) → 185 (2023-24), down 12.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.