- Enrollment
- 2,624
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Glendale, CA
Mark Keppel Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mark Keppel Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061524001935
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mark Keppel Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of California schools.
- #8 of 14
- elementary schools in Glendale · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.3:1
- large classes for California
- 34.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mark Keppel Elementary has class sizes larger than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mark Keppel Elementary ranks #8 of 14 elementary schools in Glendale, CA.
School address
District: Glendale Unified · California
NCES ID 061524001935 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Mark Keppel Elementary held near 959 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+41 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.9 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+41 students YoY 061524001935 · Glendale, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
955 enr · 27.3:1 · 34.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Crescenta Valley High (2,624 students)
Mark Keppel Elementary held near 959 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+41 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.9 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mark Keppel Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crescenta Vall
Crescenta Valley High
2,624 students
- Glendale High
Glendale High
2,066 students
- Herbert Hoover
Herbert Hoover High
1,590 students
- Eleanor J. Tol
Eleanor J. Toll Middle
1,412 students
- Rosemont Middl
Rosemont Middle
1,221 students
- This school 955
Mark Keppel Elementary
955 students
What this shows Mark Keppel Elementary reports 955 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mark Keppel Elementary compares
Mark Keppel 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 | 27.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.6% | ▼ 38% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 955 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.3:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
955
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
27.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in California - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
10.2%
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
$16,709
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 67.6%
Asian 17.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 67.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.1, Mark Keppel Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Glendale Unified reports $16,709 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mark Keppel Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescenta Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glendale High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Herbert Hoover High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eleanor J. Toll Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rosemont Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mark Keppel Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,590
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,412
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Glendale
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
R. D. White Elementary
Standard public school
948 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Thomas Edison Elementary
Standard public school
859 students 26:1 students per teacher
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
815 students 28.1:1 students per teacher
John Muir Elementary
Standard public school
810 students 27.9:1 students per teacher
Balboa Elementary
Standard public school
799 students 25:1 students per teacher
Verdugo Woodlands Elementary
Standard public school
676 students 28.2:1 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 (~955 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mark Keppel Elementary
How many students attend Mark Keppel Elementary?
Mark Keppel Elementary has 955 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Glendale, CA. CCD year-over-year: 918 (2022-23) → 959 (2023-24), nearly flat (+41).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mark Keppel Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mark Keppel Elementary is 27.3:1, which is 27% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 74% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mark Keppel Elementary?
34.6% of students at Mark Keppel Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mark Keppel Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mark Keppel Elementary is White at 67.6% of enrollment, in Glendale, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mark Keppel Elementary?
Mark Keppel Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mark Keppel Elementary rank among elementary schools in Glendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Mark Keppel Elementary ranks #8 of 14 elementary schools in Glendale, 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 Glendale on the city page.
What other schools are in Glendale Unified?
Besides Mark Keppel Elementary, Glendale Unified also operates Crescenta Valley High (2,624 students), Glendale High (2,066 students), and Herbert Hoover High (1,590 students). See the Glendale Unified district page for the complete list.