- Enrollment
- 2,044
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vacaville, CA
Edwin Markham Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Edwin Markham Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064059006704
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edwin Markham Elementary earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools.
- #12 of 13
- elementary schools in Vacaville · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.2:1
- large classes for California
- 54.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Edwin Markham Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edwin Markham Elementary ranks #12 of 13 elementary schools in Vacaville, CA.
School address
District: Vacaville Unified · California
NCES ID 064059006704 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Edwin Markham Elementary held near 880 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.1 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 064059006704 · Vacaville, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
882 enr · 25.2:1 · 54.0% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Vacaville High (2,044 students)
Edwin Markham Elementary held near 880 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.1 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Edwin Markham Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vacaville High
Vacaville High
2,044 students
- Will C. Wood H
Will C. Wood High
1,671 students
- Willis Jepson
Willis Jepson Middle
954 students
- This school
Edwin Markham Elementary
882 students
- Browns Valley 806
Browns Valley Elementary
806 students
- Jean Callison 762
Jean Callison Elementary
762 students
What this shows Edwin Markham Elementary reports 882 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edwin Markham Elementary compares
Edwin Markham 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 | 25.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.0% | ▼ 3% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 882 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.2:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
882
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
25.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in California - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
39.5%
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
$15,182
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.3%
White 11.1%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 6.7%
Asian 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.2, Edwin Markham Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Vacaville Unified reports $15,182 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edwin Markham Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vacaville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Will C. Wood High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willis Jepson Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Browns Valley Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jean Callison Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edwin Markham Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,671
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 954
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Vacaville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Browns Valley Elementary
Standard public school
806 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
Kairos Public
Standard public school
786 students 30.2:1 students per teacher
Jean Callison Elementary
Standard public school
762 students 28.2:1 students per teacher
Eugene Padan Elementary
Standard public school
751 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Cambridge Elementary
Standard public school
738 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Foxboro Elementary
Standard public school
717 students 23.1:1 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 (~882 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Edwin Markham Elementary
How many students attend Edwin Markham Elementary?
Edwin Markham Elementary has 882 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vacaville, CA. CCD year-over-year: 882 (2022-23) → 880 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edwin Markham Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Edwin Markham Elementary is 25.2:1, which is 17% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edwin Markham Elementary?
54.0% of students at Edwin Markham Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edwin Markham Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Edwin Markham Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 70.3% of enrollment, in Vacaville, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edwin Markham Elementary?
Edwin Markham Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Edwin Markham Elementary rank among elementary schools in Vacaville?
By Resource Investment Index, Edwin Markham Elementary ranks #12 of 13 elementary schools in Vacaville, 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 Vacaville on the city page.
What other schools are in Vacaville Unified?
Besides Edwin Markham Elementary, Vacaville Unified also operates Vacaville High (2,044 students), Will C. Wood High (1,671 students), and Willis Jepson Middle (954 students). See the Vacaville Unified district page for the complete list.