- Enrollment
- 2,189
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Mariposa Elementary shrank from 460 students in 2022-23 to 435 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 063207004940 · Redlands, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
432 enr · 21.6:1 · 29.3% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Redlands Senior High (2,189 students)
Mariposa Elementary shrank from 460 students in 2022-23 to 435 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 22.0 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
- Redlands Senio
Redlands Senior High
2,189 students
- Citrus Valley
Citrus Valley High
2,110 students
- Redlands East
Redlands East Valley High
1,845 students
- Cope Middle
Cope Middle
1,191 students
- Beattie Middle
Beattie Middle
1,072 students
- This school 432
Mariposa Elementary
432 students
What this shows Mariposa Elementary reports 432 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mariposa Elementary compares
Mariposa Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.6:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$17,755
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 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.
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
District finance for Redlands Unified reports $17,755 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 2,110
- 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
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 (~432 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 460 (2022-23) → 435 (2023-24), down 25.
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, 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 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.
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.