- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mammoth Lakes, CA
Mammoth Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mammoth Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062353003567
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mammoth Elementary earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Mammoth Lakes · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- students per teacher
- 43.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mammoth Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mammoth Elementary ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Mammoth Lakes, CA.
School address
District: Mammoth Unified · California
NCES ID 062353003567 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Mammoth Elementary held near 532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 062353003567 · Mammoth Lakes, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
505 enr · 21:1 · 43.7% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Mammoth High (330 students)
Mammoth Elementary held near 532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mammoth Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mammoth Elementary
505 students
- Mammoth High
Mammoth High
330 students
- Mammoth Middle
Mammoth Middle
243 students
- Sierra High (C 9
Sierra High (Continuation)
9 students
What this shows Mammoth Elementary reports 505 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mammoth Elementary compares
Mammoth 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 | 21:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.7% | ▼ 21% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 505 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
505
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
21:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 43% in California - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
54.5%
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
$16,921
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 + 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
Hispanic or Latino 58.0%
White 38.6%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Mammoth Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Mammoth Unified reports $16,921 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mammoth Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mammoth Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sierra High (Continuation) | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mammoth Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 9
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~505 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mammoth Elementary
How many students attend Mammoth Elementary?
Mammoth Elementary has 505 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mammoth Lakes, CA. CCD year-over-year: 529 (2022-23) → 532 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mammoth Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mammoth Elementary is 21:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% 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 Mammoth Elementary?
43.7% of students at Mammoth Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mammoth Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mammoth Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 58.0% of enrollment, in Mammoth Lakes, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mammoth Elementary?
Mammoth Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Mammoth Elementary rank among public schools in Mammoth Lakes?
By Resource Investment Index, Mammoth Elementary ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Mammoth Lakes, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mammoth Lakes on the city page.
What other schools are in Mammoth Unified?
Besides Mammoth Elementary, Mammoth Unified also operates Mammoth High (330 students), Mammoth Middle (243 students), and Sierra High (Continuation) (9 students). See the Mammoth Unified district page for the complete list.