- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mountain View, CA
Gabriela Mistral Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gabriela Mistral Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062628013928
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gabriela Mistral Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of California schools.
- #6 of 10
- elementary schools in Mountain View · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.4:1
- large classes for California
- 48.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Gabriela Mistral Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gabriela Mistral Elementary ranks #6 of 10 elementary schools in Mountain View, CA.
School address
District: Mountain View Whisman · California
NCES ID 062628013928 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Gabriela Mistral Elementary grew from 347 students in 2022-23 to 380 in 2023-24 (+9.5%).
Teacher FTE added 15.6 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 062628013928 · Mountain View, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
366 enr · 24.4:1 · 48.7% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Isaac Newton Graham Middle (860 students)
Gabriela Mistral Elementary grew from 347 students in 2022-23 to 380 in 2023-24 (+9.5%). Teacher FTE added 15.6 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Gabriela Mistral Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Isaac Newton G
Isaac Newton Graham Middle
860 students
- Crittenden Mid
Crittenden Middle
616 students
- Stevenson Elem
Stevenson Elementary
461 students
- Edith Landels
Edith Landels Elementary
399 students
- Amy Imai Eleme
Amy Imai Elementary
388 students
- This school
Gabriela Mistral Elementary
366 students
What this shows Gabriela Mistral Elementary reports 366 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gabriela Mistral Elementary compares
Gabriela Mistral Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.7% | ▼ 12% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in California - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,471
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.5%
White 13.7%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 3.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.1, Gabriela Mistral Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Mountain View Whisman reports $22,471 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gabriela Mistral Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Newton Graham Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crittenden Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stevenson Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edith Landels Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Amy Imai Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gabriela Mistral Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Mountain View
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Stevenson Elementary
Standard public school
461 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Edith Landels Elementary
Standard public school
399 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Amy Imai Elementary
Standard public school
388 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary
Standard public school
368 students 23:1 students per teacher
Springer Elementary
Standard public school
365 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Benjamin Bubb Elementary
Standard public school
312 students 17.3:1 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 (~366 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gabriela Mistral Elementary
How many students attend Gabriela Mistral Elementary?
Gabriela Mistral Elementary has 366 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mountain View, CA. CCD year-over-year: 347 (2022-23) → 380 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gabriela Mistral Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gabriela Mistral Elementary is 24.4:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gabriela Mistral Elementary?
48.7% of students at Gabriela Mistral Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gabriela Mistral Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gabriela Mistral Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 76.5% of enrollment, in Mountain View, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gabriela Mistral Elementary?
Gabriela Mistral Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Gabriela Mistral Elementary rank among elementary schools in Mountain View?
By Resource Investment Index, Gabriela Mistral Elementary ranks #6 of 10 elementary schools in Mountain View, 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 Mountain View on the city page.
What other schools are in Mountain View Whisman?
Besides Gabriela Mistral Elementary, Mountain View Whisman also operates Isaac Newton Graham Middle (860 students), Crittenden Middle (616 students), and Stevenson Elementary (461 students). See the Mountain View Whisman district page for the complete list.