- Enrollment
- 1,767
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ukiah, CA
Calpella Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Calpella Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064030006655
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Calpella Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #7 of 8
- elementary schools in Ukiah · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.6:1
- students per teacher
- 70.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Calpella Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Calpella Elementary ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Ukiah, CA.
School address
District: Ukiah Unified · California
NCES ID 064030006655 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Calpella Elementary held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 064030006655 · Ukiah, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
475 enr · 22.6:1 · 70.4% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Ukiah High (1,767 students)
Calpella Elementary held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Calpella Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ukiah High
Ukiah High
1,767 students
- Pomolita Middl
Pomolita Middle
826 students
- Eagle Peak Mid 552
Eagle Peak Middle
552 students
- This school 475
Calpella Elementary
475 students
- Grace Hudson E 449
Grace Hudson Elementary
449 students
- Oak Manor Elem 417
Oak Manor Elementary
417 students
What this shows Calpella Elementary reports 475 students on the CCD universe file.
How Calpella Elementary compares
Calpella Elementary 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 | 22.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.4% | ▲ 27% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 475 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
475
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
47.4%
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
$18,383
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 475 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.4%
White 34.3%
Two or More 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.3%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.0, Calpella Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ukiah Unified reports $18,383 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Calpella Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ukiah High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pomolita Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eagle Peak Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grace Hudson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Manor Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Calpella Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar elementary schools in Ukiah
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Grace Hudson Elementary
Standard public school
449 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Oak Manor Elementary
Standard public school
417 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Yokayo Elementary
Standard public school
414 students 23:1 students per teacher
Frank Zeek Elementary
Standard public school
391 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Nokomis Elementary
Standard public school
342 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
River Oak Charter
Standard public school
245 students 24.5:1 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 (~475 students)
Frequently asked questions about Calpella Elementary
How many students attend Calpella Elementary?
Calpella Elementary has 475 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ukiah, CA. CCD year-over-year: 476 (2022-23) → 477 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calpella Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Calpella Elementary is 22.6:1, which is 5% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Calpella Elementary?
70.4% of students at Calpella Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Calpella Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Calpella Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 52.4% of enrollment, in Ukiah, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Calpella Elementary?
Calpella Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Calpella Elementary rank among elementary schools in Ukiah?
By Resource Investment Index, Calpella Elementary ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Ukiah, 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 Ukiah on the city page.
What other schools are in Ukiah Unified?
Besides Calpella Elementary, Ukiah Unified also operates Ukiah High (1,767 students), Pomolita Middle (826 students), and Eagle Peak Middle (552 students). See the Ukiah Unified district page for the complete list.