- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santa Rosa, CA
Wright Charter
Federal NCES profile for Wright Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064320007016Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wright Charter earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #40 of 45
- elementary schools in Santa Rosa · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.8:1
- students per teacher
- 53.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Wright Charter has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wright Charter ranks #40 of 45 elementary schools in Santa Rosa, CA.
School address
District: Wright Elementary · California
NCES ID 064320007016 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Wright Charter held near 461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.9 → 21.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 064320007016 · Santa Rosa, CA Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
456 enr · 22.8:1 · 53.2% lunch · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: Robert L. Stevens Elementary (421 students)
Wright Charter held near 461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.9 → 21.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Wright Charter in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wright Charter
456 students
- Robert L. Stev
Robert L. Stevens Elementary
421 students
- J. X. Wilson E
J. X. Wilson Elementary
332 students
What this shows Wright Charter reports 456 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wright Charter compares
Wright 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 | 22.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.2% | ▼ 4% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
42.1%
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
$19,491
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 456 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.0%
White 16.5%
Asian 8.4%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Wright Charter is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Wright Elementary reports $19,491 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wright Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert L. Stevens Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J. X. Wilson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wright Charter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~456 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wright Charter
How many students attend Wright Charter?
Wright Charter has 456 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santa Rosa, CA. CCD year-over-year: 457 (2022-23) → 461 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wright Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Wright Charter is 22.8:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wright Charter?
53.2% of students at Wright Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wright Charter?
The largest demographic group at Wright Charter is Hispanic or Latino at 65.0% of enrollment, in Santa Rosa, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wright Charter?
Wright Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (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 Wright Charter rank among elementary schools in Santa Rosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Wright Charter ranks #40 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 Wright Elementary?
Besides Wright Charter, Wright Elementary also operates Robert L. Stevens Elementary (421 students) and J. X. Wilson Elementary (332 students). See the Wright Elementary district page for the complete list.