Enrollment
423
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vallejo, CA
Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy
Federal NCES profile for Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064074006724
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of California schools.
- #6 of 16
- elementary schools in Vallejo · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.4:1
- large classes for California
- 73.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy has class sizes larger than 87% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy ranks #6 of 16 elementary schools in Vallejo, CA.
School address
District: Vallejo City Unified · California
NCES ID 064074006724 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy
Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Vallejo, California, enrolling 423 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.4:1 is larger than about 87% of California schools and 23% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 423 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,998 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,891, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (64%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 56/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 61.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Vallejo's elementary schools, it stands alongside Caliber: Changemakers Academy (975 students): Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26.4:1 vs 23.2:1).
Vallejo City Unified also operates Jesse M. Bethel High (1,418 students) and Vallejo High (1,146 students) alongside Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy compares
Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.4:1 | ▲ 23% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.5% | ▲ 32% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 423 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.4:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
423
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
26.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in California - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
61.5%
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
$15,749
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.8%
African American 15.8%
Asian 6.4%
Two or More 5.9%
White 5.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vallejo City Unified, which includes Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy.
$15,749
Per student
-5%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.2%
State 59.2%
Federal 13.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jesse M. Bethel High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vallejo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hogan Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,418
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,146
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Similar elementary schools in Vallejo
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Caliber: Changemakers Academy
Standard public school
975 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary
Standard public school
676 students 26:1 students per teacher
Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy
Standard public school
615 students 22:1 students per teacher
Highland Elementary
Standard public school
510 students 28.3:1 students per teacher
Cave Language Academy
Standard public school
505 students 29.7:1 students per teacher
Glen Cove Elementary
Standard public school
441 students 27.6:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~423 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy
How many students attend Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy?
Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy has 423 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vallejo, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy is 26.4:1, which is 23% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 68% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy?
73.5% of students at Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy?
The largest demographic group at Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 63.8% of enrollment, in Vallejo, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy?
Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy rank among elementary schools in Vallejo?
By Resource Investment Index, Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy ranks #6 of 16 elementary schools in Vallejo, 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 Vallejo on the city page.
Is Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy a good school?
Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Vallejo City Unified?
Besides Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy, Vallejo City Unified also operates Jesse M. Bethel High (1,418 students), Vallejo High (1,146 students), and Hogan Middle (785 students). See the Vallejo City Unified district page for the complete list.
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