- Enrollment
- 1,401
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Marina, CA
Ione Olson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ione Olson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062553003840
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ione Olson Elementary earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Marina · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- students per teacher
- 52.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ione Olson Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ione Olson Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Marina, CA.
School address
District: Monterey Peninsula Unified · California
NCES ID 062553003840 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Ione Olson Elementary shrank from 419 students in 2022-23 to 394 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 21.8 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 062553003840 · Marina, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
409 enr · 19.5:1 · 52.7% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Monterey High (1,401 students)
Ione Olson Elementary shrank from 419 students in 2022-23 to 394 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE added 21.8 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ione Olson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Monterey High
Monterey High
1,401 students
- Seaside High
Seaside High
1,073 students
- Marina High
Marina High
721 students
- La Mesa
La Mesa
689 students
- Monte Vista
Monte Vista
688 students
- This school 409
Ione Olson Elementary
409 students
What this shows Ione Olson Elementary reports 409 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ione Olson Elementary compares
Ione Olson Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 19.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.7% | ▼ 5% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
409
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 31% in California - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.6%
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
$17,464
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.5%
White 24.0%
Asian 12.4%
Two or More 10.6%
African American 5.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Ione Olson Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Monterey Peninsula Unified reports $17,464 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ione Olson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seaside High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marina High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Mesa | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monte Vista | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ione Olson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Marina
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~409 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ione Olson Elementary
How many students attend Ione Olson Elementary?
Ione Olson Elementary has 409 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Marina, CA. CCD year-over-year: 419 (2022-23) → 394 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ione Olson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ione Olson Elementary is 19.5:1, which is 9% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 24% 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 Ione Olson Elementary?
52.7% of students at Ione Olson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ione Olson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ione Olson Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 46.5% of enrollment, in Marina, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ione Olson Elementary?
Ione Olson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Ione Olson Elementary rank among elementary schools in Marina?
By Resource Investment Index, Ione Olson Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Marina, 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 Marina on the city page.
What other schools are in Monterey Peninsula Unified?
Besides Ione Olson Elementary, Monterey Peninsula Unified also operates Monterey High (1,401 students), Seaside High (1,073 students), and Marina High (721 students). See the Monterey Peninsula Unified district page for the complete list.