Santa Rosa Elementary School District
School District · Santa Rosa, California
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
12
12 elem
Enrollment
4,741
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
12
12 elem
Enrollment
4,741
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
How this district compares
California rank
#611 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.0
below California avg
District size
4,741 students
Larger than California median
The short answer
Santa Rosa Elementary ranks #611 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Santa Rosa Elementary's schools with real test data average 5.4/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are Santa Rosa French-American Charter (srfacs) (7.9/10), Cesar Chavez Language Academy (6.7/10), and Santa Rosa Charter School for the Arts (6.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.6/10 despite 81% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Santa Rosa Elementary schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +5.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Santa Rosa Elementary schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Santa Rosa Elementary
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (12 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Rosa French-American Charter (srfacs) | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Cesar Chavez Language Academy | 6.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Santa Rosa Charter School for the Arts | 6.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Albert F. Biella Elementary | 6.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Hidden Valley Elementary | 5.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Brook Hill Elementary | 5.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Proctor Terrace Elementary | 5.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Steele Lane Elementary | 5.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Abraham Lincoln Elementary | 5.1 / 10 |
| 10 | James Monroe Elementary | 4.3 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Santa Rosa Elementary
Santa Rosa Elementary is a Santa Rosa, California school district serving 12 schools.The district educates 4,741 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.4:1.
With an average rating of 5.4/10, Santa Rosa Elementary demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Santa Rosa French-American Charter (srfacs), which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Santa Rosa Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 31.9% and ELA proficiency of 36.3%.
The district includes 12 elementary schools.
District Map
Schools in Santa Rosa Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Santa Rosa Elementary with test data.
Schools in Santa Rosa Elementary
12 schoolsElementary Schools12
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Santa Rosa
- Total Enrollment
- 4,741
- Teachers (FTE)
- 244
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Santa Rosa Elementary?
Santa Rosa Elementary has 12 schools in total — 12 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Santa Rosa Elementary?
The average composite rating for Santa Rosa Elementary is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Santa Rosa Elementary?
District spending per student is unavailable for Santa Rosa Elementary. The source marked this value as not applicable.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Santa Rosa Elementary?
The average student-teacher ratio in Santa Rosa Elementary is 19.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Santa Rosa Elementary?
Santa Rosa French-American Charter (srfacs) is the highest-rated school in Santa Rosa Elementary with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Santa Rosa Elementary?
Across schools in Santa Rosa Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 31.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 36.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Santa Rosa Elementary compare to other districts in California?
Santa Rosa Elementary has an average school rating of 5.4/10 across 12 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 31.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 36.3%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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