School overview
At a glance
Reported students
318
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
12
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
26.5:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
23th percentile
Compared with 5,929 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
486.5
Alta Heights Elementary: 318 reported students.
State peer staffing position
94th percentile
26.5:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Alta Heights Elementary
Alta Heights Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Napa. It is one of 26 current school records connected to Napa Valley Unified. NCES reports 318 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,929 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 23th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 26.5:1, above the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (48.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (43.7%). English learners represent 18% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Alta Heights Elementary
- 1How do the reported 26.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 12 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 0 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 18%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 56%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.18
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.3
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.26
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White48.1%
- Hispanic43.7%
- Black0.9%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Napa Valley Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
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297 reported students
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296 reported students
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373 reported students
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376 reported students
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381 reported students
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Elementary · Grades KG–05
402 reported students