Enrollment
432
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Redlands, CA
Mariposa Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mariposa Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063207004940
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mariposa Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 10
- elementary schools in Redlands · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.6:1
- students per teacher
- 29.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mariposa Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mariposa Elementary ranks #3 of 10 elementary schools in Redlands, CA.
School address
District: Redlands Unified · California
NCES ID 063207004940 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-47% 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 mid-sized elementary school in Redlands, California, enrolling 432 students.
At 21.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 432 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,175 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #647.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 432 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Redlands's elementary schools, it stands alongside Crafton Elementary (694 students): Mariposa Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.6:1 vs 22.4:1).
Redlands Unified also operates Redlands Senior High (2,189 students) and Citrus Valley High (2,110 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.3% | ▼ 47% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 49% in California - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,381
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 432 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
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 41.7%
Hispanic or Latino 34.3%
Two or More 12.0%
Asian 8.6%
African American 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 41.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Mariposa Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Redlands Unified, which includes Mariposa Elementary.
$15,381
Per student
-7%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.8%
State 61.8%
Federal 11.4%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redlands Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Citrus Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Redlands East Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cope Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beattie Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar 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
- 2,189
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,110
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,845
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,191
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Redlands
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Crafton Elementary
Standard public school
694 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Smiley Elementary
Standard public school
634 students 28.8:1 students per teacher
Franklin Elementary
Standard public school
624 students 24:1 students per teacher
Mission Elementary
Standard public school
594 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Lugonia Elementary
Standard public school
527 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Kingsbury Elementary
Standard public school
512 students 23.3:1 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 (~432 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mariposa Elementary
How many students attend Mariposa Elementary?
Mariposa Elementary has 432 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Redlands, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mariposa Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mariposa Elementary is 21.6:1, which is 0% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mariposa Elementary?
29.3% 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 41.7% of enrollment, in Redlands, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mariposa Elementary?
Mariposa Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 elementary schools in Redlands?
By Resource Investment Index, Mariposa Elementary ranks #3 of 10 elementary schools in Redlands, 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 Redlands on the city page.
Is Mariposa Elementary a good school?
Mariposa Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Redlands Unified?
Besides Mariposa Elementary, Redlands Unified also operates Redlands Senior High (2,189 students), Citrus Valley High (2,110 students), and Redlands East Valley High (1,845 students). See the Redlands Unified district page for the complete list.
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