- Enrollment
- 96
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hayfork, CA
Hayfork Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hayfork Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060001809108
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hayfork Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Hayfork · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.3:1
- students per teacher
- 74.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hayfork Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hayfork Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hayfork, CA.
School address
District: Mountain Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060001809108 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Hayfork Elementary held near 239 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 11.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 060001809108 · Hayfork, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
245 enr · 22.3:1 · 74.8% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Hayfork High (96 students)
Hayfork Elementary held near 239 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 11.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hayfork Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hayfork Elementary
245 students
- Hayfork High 96
Hayfork High
96 students
- Valley High 5
Valley High
5 students
What this shows Hayfork Elementary reports 245 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hayfork Elementary compares
Hayfork 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 | 22.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.8% | ▲ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 245 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
245
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 56% in California - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.6%
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
$18,672
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.1%
Asian 23.7%
Two or More 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
Largest group: White at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Hayfork Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Mountain Valley Unified reports $18,672 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hayfork Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayfork High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley High | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hayfork Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 5
- Students per teacher
- 5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~245 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hayfork Elementary
How many students attend Hayfork Elementary?
Hayfork Elementary has 245 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hayfork, CA. CCD year-over-year: 238 (2022-23) → 239 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hayfork Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hayfork Elementary is 22.3:1, which is 4% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hayfork Elementary?
74.8% of students at Hayfork Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hayfork Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hayfork Elementary is White at 57.1% of enrollment, in Hayfork, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hayfork Elementary?
Hayfork Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Hayfork Elementary rank among public schools in Hayfork?
By Resource Investment Index, Hayfork Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hayfork, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mountain Valley Unified?
Besides Hayfork Elementary, Mountain Valley Unified also operates Hayfork High (96 students) and Valley High (5 students). See the Mountain Valley Unified district page for the complete list.