Enrollment
509
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Davis, CA
Fred T. Korematsu Elementary at Mace Ranch
Federal NCES profile for Fred T. Korematsu Elementary at Mace Ranch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061062011834
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fred T. Korematsu Elementary at Mace Ranch earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 9
- elementary schools in Davis · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.1:1
- students per teacher
- 26.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Fred T. Korematsu Elementary at Mace Ranch has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fred T. Korematsu Elementary at Mace Ranch ranks #5 of 9 elementary schools in Davis, CA.
School address
District: Davis Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 061062011834 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fred T. Korematsu Elementary at Mace Ranch compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fred T. Korematsu Elementary at Mace Ranch
Fred T. Korematsu Elementary at Mace Ranch is a mid-sized elementary school in Davis, California, enrolling 509 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.1:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 509 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 1,313 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #595.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 509 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Davis's elementary schools, it stands alongside Pioneer Elementary (572 students): Fred T. Korematsu Elementary at Mace Ranch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.1:1 vs 24.9:1).
Davis Joint Unified also operates Davis Senior High (1,755 students) and Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High (588 students) alongside Fred T. Korematsu Elementary at Mace Ranch.
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 Fred T. Korematsu Elementary at Mace Ranch compares
Fred T. Korematsu Elementary at Mace Ranch on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.9% | ▼ 52% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 63% in California - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,208
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 509 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 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
White 38.3%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%
Asian 21.2%
Two or More 11.0%
African American 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 38.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.8, Fred T. Korematsu Elementary at Mace Ranch is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Davis Joint Unified, which includes Fred T. Korematsu Elementary at Mace Ranch.
$15,208
Per student
-8%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.6%
State 40.4%
Federal 7.0%
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 Fred T. Korematsu Elementary at Mace Ranch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Birch Lane Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Da Vinci Charter Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fred T. Korematsu Elementary at Mace Ranch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,755
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Davis
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Pioneer Elementary
Standard public school
572 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Birch Lane Elementary
Standard public school
571 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
North Davis Elementary
Standard public school
552 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Cesar Chavez Elementary
Standard public school
510 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Robert E. Willett Elementary
Standard public school
506 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Marguerite Montgomery Elementary
Standard public school
457 students 24.1:1 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 (~509 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.1:1)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Fred T. Korematsu Elementary at Mace Ranch's federal record.
- Compare Fred T. Korematsu Elementary at Mace Ranch against another school. Compare schools
- Davis Joint Unified's spending and staffing shape this school. District profile
- Confirm current enrollment and boundaries with the school. Choosing guide
Federal record (CCD 2024-25, CRDC 2021-22) - PlainSchools assigns no subjective rating; the composite quality score is a transparent, reproducible index computed from this cited federal data.
Frequently asked questions about Fred T. Korematsu Elementary at Mace Ranch
How many students attend Fred T. Korematsu Elementary at Mace Ranch?
Fred T. Korematsu Elementary at Mace Ranch has 509 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Davis, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fred T. Korematsu Elementary at Mace Ranch?
The student-teacher ratio at Fred T. Korematsu Elementary at Mace Ranch is 23.1:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fred T. Korematsu Elementary at Mace Ranch?
26.9% of students at Fred T. Korematsu Elementary at Mace Ranch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fred T. Korematsu Elementary at Mace Ranch?
The largest demographic group at Fred T. Korematsu Elementary at Mace Ranch is White at 38.3% of enrollment, in Davis, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fred T. Korematsu Elementary at Mace Ranch?
Fred T. Korematsu Elementary at Mace Ranch has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Fred T. Korematsu Elementary at Mace Ranch rank among elementary schools in Davis?
By Resource Investment Index, Fred T. Korematsu Elementary at Mace Ranch ranks #5 of 9 elementary schools in Davis, 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 Davis on the city page.
Is Fred T. Korematsu Elementary at Mace Ranch a good school?
Fred T. Korematsu Elementary at Mace Ranch earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. 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 Davis Joint Unified?
Besides Fred T. Korematsu Elementary at Mace Ranch, Davis Joint Unified also operates Davis Senior High (1,755 students), Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High (588 students), and Pioneer Elementary (572 students). See the Davis Joint Unified district page for the complete list.
Related tools
Every figure on PlainSchools is rendered directly from the source NCES, CRDC and F-33 federal records, no number is typed in by an editor. Each school's figures reflect its most recent NCES/CRDC submission on file. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.