- Enrollment
- 3,218
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Berkeley, CA
Malcolm X Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Malcolm X Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060474000447
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Malcolm X Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 12
- elementary schools in Berkeley · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.4:1
- small classes for California
- 27.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Malcolm X Elementary has class sizes smaller than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Malcolm X Elementary ranks #2 of 12 elementary schools in Berkeley, CA.
School address
District: Berkeley Unified · California
NCES ID 060474000447 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Malcolm X Elementary held near 460 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.8 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 060474000447 · Berkeley, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
469 enr · 17.4:1 · 27.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Berkeley High (3,218 students)
Malcolm X Elementary held near 460 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.8 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Malcolm X Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Berkeley High
Berkeley High
3,218 students
- Martin Luther 851
Martin Luther King Middle
851 students
- Willard Middle 596
Willard Middle
596 students
- This school 469
Malcolm X Elementary
469 students
- Longfellow Art 462
Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle
462 students
- Ruth Acty Elem 410
Ruth Acty Elementary
410 students
What this shows Malcolm X Elementary reports 469 students on the CCD universe file.
How Malcolm X Elementary compares
Malcolm X 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 | 17.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.2% | ▼ 51% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 469 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
469
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 18% in California - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
2.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$22,710
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 + 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 42.5%
Two or More 17.8%
African American 15.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Asian 8.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 42.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.2, Malcolm X Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Berkeley Unified reports $22,710 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Malcolm X Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martin Luther King Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willard Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ruth Acty Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Malcolm X Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Berkeley
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ruth Acty Elementary
Standard public school
410 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier
Standard public school
407 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
401 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Rosa Parks Environmental Science
Standard public school
393 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Sylvia Mendez Elementary
Standard public school
379 students 18:1 students per teacher
Thousand Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
337 students 16.9:1 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 (~469 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Malcolm X Elementary
How many students attend Malcolm X Elementary?
Malcolm X Elementary has 469 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Berkeley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 459 (2022-23) → 460 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Malcolm X Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Malcolm X Elementary is 17.4:1, which is 19% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 11% 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 Malcolm X Elementary?
27.2% of students at Malcolm X Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Malcolm X Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Malcolm X Elementary is White at 42.5% of enrollment, in Berkeley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Malcolm X Elementary?
Malcolm X Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Malcolm X Elementary rank among elementary schools in Berkeley?
By Resource Investment Index, Malcolm X Elementary ranks #2 of 12 elementary schools in Berkeley, 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 Berkeley on the city page.
What other schools are in Berkeley Unified?
Besides Malcolm X Elementary, Berkeley Unified also operates Berkeley High (3,218 students), Martin Luther King Middle (851 students), and Willard Middle (596 students). See the Berkeley Unified district page for the complete list.