Santa Rosa Elementary School District

211 Ridgway Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401-4320
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Santa Rosa Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,722 students in Santa Rosa Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Santa Rosa Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
13 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
4,722 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
245 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Santa Rosa Elementary School District, which is ranked #1345 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1351 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
22%
33%
30%
47%
18%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
12%
% Hispanic
66%
56%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
23%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue (06-07)
$173 MM
$19 MM
Spending (06-07)
$169 MM
$18 MM
Revenue / Student (06-07)
$37,751
$11,879
Spending / Student (06-07)
$36,933
$11,317

Best Santa Rosa Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Santa Rosa French-american Charter (Srfacs)
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1350 Sonoma Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 890-3930
Grades: K-7
| 468 students
Rank: #22.
Hidden Valley Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3435 Bonita Vista Dr.
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 890-3925
Grades: K-6
| 456 students
Rank: #33.
Proctor Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1711 Bryden Ln.
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 890-3950
Grades: K-6
| 326 students
Rank: #44.
Santa Rosa Charter School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
756 Humboldt St.
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 890-3920
Grades: K-8
| 414 students
Rank: #55.
Luther Burbank Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
203 South A St.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 890-3902
Grades: K-6
| 321 students
Rank: #66.
James Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2567 Marlow Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 890-3910
Grades: K-6
| 336 students
Rank: #77.
Cesar Chavez Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2480 Sebastopol Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 890-3890
Grades: K-8
| 811 students
Rank: #88.
Albert F. Biella Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2140 Jennings Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 890-3906
Grades: K-6
| 234 students
Rank: #99.
Steele Lane Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Steele Ln.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 890-3945
Grades: K-6
| 413 students
Rank: #1010.
Brook Hill Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1850 Vallejo St.
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 890-3915
Grades: K-6
| 281 students
Rank: #1111.
Helen M. Lehman Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Jennings Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 890-3935
Grades: K-6
| 381 students
Rank: #1212.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
850 West Ninth St.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 890-3940
Grades: K-6
| 281 students
Rank: n/an/a
2230 Lomitas Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 890-3825
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Santa Rosa Elementary School District?
Santa Rosa Elementary School District manages 13 public schools serving 4,722 students.
What is the rank of Santa Rosa Elementary School District?
Santa Rosa Elementary School District is ranked #1345 out of 1,925 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Rosa Elementary School District?
66% of Santa Rosa Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Santa Rosa Elementary School District?
Santa Rosa Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 13 schools
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 4,722 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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