Enrollment
391
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ukiah, CA
Frank Zeek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Frank Zeek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064030006656
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frank Zeek Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 8
- elementary schools in Ukiah · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.6:1
- students per teacher
- 61.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Frank Zeek Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frank Zeek Elementary ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Ukiah, CA.
School address
District: Ukiah Unified · California
NCES ID 064030006656 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Frank Zeek Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Frank Zeek Elementary
Frank Zeek Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Ukiah, California, enrolling 391 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 61.9% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 391 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,623 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #734.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (60%) and White (28%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 391 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Ukiah's elementary schools, it stands alongside Calpella Elementary (475 students): Frank Zeek Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.6:1 vs 22.6:1).
Ukiah Unified also operates Ukiah High (1,767 students) and Pomolita Middle (826 students) alongside Frank Zeek Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Frank Zeek Elementary compares
Frank Zeek Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.6:1 | ▼ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.9% | ▲ 12% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
391
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 40% in California - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
43.0%
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
$15,794
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 391 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.1%
White 27.6%
Two or More 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Frank Zeek Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ukiah Unified, which includes Frank Zeek Elementary.
$15,794
Per student
-4%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.0%
State 56.8%
Federal 14.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Frank Zeek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ukiah High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pomolita Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eagle Peak Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Calpella Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grace Hudson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frank Zeek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,767
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Ukiah
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Calpella Elementary
Standard public school
475 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
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
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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~391 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Frank Zeek Elementary
How many students attend Frank Zeek Elementary?
Frank Zeek Elementary has 391 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ukiah, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank Zeek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank Zeek Elementary is 20.6:1, which is 4% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frank Zeek Elementary?
61.9% of students at Frank Zeek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frank Zeek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Frank Zeek Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 60.1% of enrollment, in Ukiah, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frank Zeek Elementary?
Frank Zeek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Frank Zeek Elementary rank among elementary schools in Ukiah?
By Resource Investment Index, Frank Zeek Elementary ranks #4 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.
Is Frank Zeek Elementary a good school?
Frank Zeek Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Ukiah Unified?
Besides Frank Zeek 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.
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