- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Mariposa Elementary held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 17.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 062394003603 · Mariposa, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
386 enr · 27.6:1 · 65.8% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Mariposa County High (461 students)
Mariposa Elementary held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 17.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mariposa Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mariposa Count
Mariposa County High
461 students
- Woodland Eleme
Woodland Elementary
435 students
- This school
Mariposa Elementary
386 students
- Lake Don Pedro
Lake Don Pedro Elementary
195 students
- Sierra Home 70
Sierra Home
70 students
- Yosemite Natio 46
Yosemite National Park El Portal
46 students
What this shows Mariposa Elementary reports 386 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mariposa Elementary compares
Mariposa 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,026
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Mariposa County Unified reports $17,026 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~386 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 368 (2022-23) → 383 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.