- Enrollment
- 3,400
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Paramount, CA
Mark Keppel
Federal NCES profile for Mark Keppel, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062985004649
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mark Keppel earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #8 of 10
- elementary schools in Paramount · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.6:1
- large classes for California
- 86.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mark Keppel has class sizes larger than 88% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mark Keppel ranks #8 of 10 elementary schools in Paramount, CA.
School address
District: Paramount Unified · California
NCES ID 062985004649 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Mark Keppel held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 062985004649 · Paramount, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
426 enr · 26.6:1 · 86.0% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Paramount High (3,400 students)
Mark Keppel held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mark Keppel in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paramount High
Paramount High
3,400 students
- Hollydale 794
Hollydale
794 students
- Alondra Middle 735
Alondra Middle
735 students
- Frank J. Zambo 650
Frank J. Zamboni
650 students
- Paramount Park 551
Paramount Park Middle
551 students
- This school 426
Mark Keppel
426 students
What this shows Mark Keppel reports 426 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mark Keppel compares
Mark Keppel 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 | 26.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.0% | ▲ 55% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.6:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
426
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 88% in California - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
57.7%
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
$21,267
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 426 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.1%
African American 3.1%
Asian 0.7%
White 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.5, Mark Keppel is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Paramount Unified reports $21,267 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mark Keppel Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paramount High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hollydale | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alondra Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frank J. Zamboni | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paramount Park Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mark Keppel's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Paramount
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Leona Jackson
Standard public school
517 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Major Lynn Mokler
Standard public school
510 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Abraham Lincoln
Standard public school
502 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Theodore Roosevelt
Standard public school
491 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Wesley Gaines
Standard public school
449 students 28.1:1 students per teacher
Howard Tanner
Standard public school
428 students 23.8:1 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 (~426 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mark Keppel
How many students attend Mark Keppel?
Mark Keppel has 426 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Paramount, CA. CCD year-over-year: 393 (2022-23) → 407 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mark Keppel?
The student-teacher ratio at Mark Keppel is 26.6:1, which is 24% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mark Keppel?
86.0% of students at Mark Keppel are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mark Keppel?
The largest demographic group at Mark Keppel is Hispanic or Latino at 95.1% of enrollment, in Paramount, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mark Keppel?
Mark Keppel has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Mark Keppel rank among elementary schools in Paramount?
By Resource Investment Index, Mark Keppel ranks #8 of 10 elementary schools in Paramount, 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 Paramount on the city page.
What other schools are in Paramount Unified?
Besides Mark Keppel, Paramount Unified also operates Paramount High (3,400 students), Hollydale (794 students), and Alondra Middle (735 students). See the Paramount Unified district page for the complete list.