Enrollment
386
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mariposa, CA
Mariposa Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mariposa Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062394003603
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mariposa Elementary earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of California schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Mariposa · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.6:1
- large classes for California
- 65.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mariposa Elementary has class sizes larger than 91% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mariposa Elementary ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Mariposa, CA.
School address
District: Mariposa County Unified · California
NCES ID 062394003603 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mariposa Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mariposa Elementary
Mariposa Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Mariposa, California, enrolling 386 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.6:1 is larger than about 91% of California schools and 28% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 65.8% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 386 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,691 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,493, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 386 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 60.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Mariposa's elementary schools, it stands alongside Woodland Elementary (435 students): Mariposa Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (27.6:1 vs 27.2:1).
Mariposa County Unified also operates Mariposa County High (461 students) and Woodland Elementary (435 students) alongside Mariposa Elementary.
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 Mariposa Elementary compares
Mariposa Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.6:1 | ▲ 28% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.8% | ▲ 19% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.6:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
386
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
27.6:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 91% in California - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
60.4%
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
$15,723
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 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
White 60.4%
Hispanic or Latino 26.4%
Two or More 8.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Mariposa Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mariposa County Unified, which includes Mariposa Elementary.
$15,723
Per student
-5%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.5%
State 27.6%
Federal 15.9%
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 Mariposa Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mariposa County High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodland Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Don Pedro Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sierra Home | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yosemite National Park El Portal | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mariposa Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 70
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Mariposa
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~386 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mariposa Elementary
How many students attend Mariposa Elementary?
Mariposa Elementary has 386 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mariposa, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mariposa Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mariposa Elementary is 27.6:1, which is 28% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 76% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mariposa Elementary?
65.8% of students at Mariposa Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mariposa Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mariposa Elementary is White at 60.4% of enrollment, in Mariposa, 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 Mariposa Elementary?
Mariposa Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mariposa Elementary rank among public schools in Mariposa?
By Resource Investment Index, Mariposa Elementary ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Mariposa, 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 Mariposa on the city page.
Is Mariposa Elementary a good school?
Mariposa Elementary earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 Mariposa County Unified?
Besides Mariposa Elementary, Mariposa County Unified also operates Mariposa County High (461 students), Woodland Elementary (435 students), and Lake Don Pedro Elementary (195 students). See the Mariposa County Unified district page for the complete list.
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