- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santa Rosa, CA
Mark West Charter
Federal NCES profile for Mark West Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062400011479Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mark West Charter earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 45
- elementary schools in Santa Rosa · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- students per teacher
- 31.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mark West Charter has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mark West Charter ranks #3 of 45 elementary schools in Santa Rosa, CA.
School address
District: Mark West Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 062400011479 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Mark West Charter shrank from 116 students in 2022-23 to 107 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE held 6.6 → 6.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 062400011479 · Santa Rosa, CA Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
124 enr · 20.7:1 · 31.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Mark West Elementary (425 students)
Mark West Charter shrank from 116 students in 2022-23 to 107 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE held 6.6 → 6.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mark West Charter in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mark West Elem
Mark West Elementary
425 students
- John B. Riebli
John B. Riebli Elementary
411 students
- San Miguel Ele
San Miguel Elementary
401 students
- This school 124
Mark West Charter
124 students
What this shows Mark West Charter reports 124 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mark West Charter compares
Mark West Charter 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 | 20.7:1 | ▼ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.0% | ▼ 44% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 124 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
124
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 41% in California - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,678
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 124 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.2%
Hispanic or Latino 40.7%
Asian 5.7%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 47.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Mark West Charter is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Mark West Union Elementary reports $16,678 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mark West Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark West Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John B. Riebli Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Miguel Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mark West Charter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Santa Rosa
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Cesar Chavez Language Academy
Standard public school
773 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Oak Grove Elementary/Willowside Middle
Standard public school
708 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Sheppard Elementary
Standard public school
577 students 24:1 students per teacher
Mattie Washburn Elementary
Standard public school
535 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Roseland Creek Elementary
Standard public school
534 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Santa Rosa French-American Charter (Srfacs)
Standard public school
525 students 23.9:1 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 (~124 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mark West Charter
How many students attend Mark West Charter?
Mark West Charter has 124 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santa Rosa, CA. CCD year-over-year: 116 (2022-23) → 107 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mark West Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Mark West Charter is 20.7:1, which is 4% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mark West Charter?
31.0% of students at Mark West Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mark West Charter?
The largest demographic group at Mark West Charter is White at 47.2% of enrollment, in Santa Rosa, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mark West Charter?
Mark West Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 West Charter rank among elementary schools in Santa Rosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Mark West Charter ranks #3 of 45 elementary schools in Santa Rosa, 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 Santa Rosa on the city page.
What other schools are in Mark West Union Elementary?
Besides Mark West Charter, Mark West Union Elementary also operates Mark West Elementary (425 students), John B. Riebli Elementary (411 students), and San Miguel Elementary (401 students). See the Mark West Union Elementary district page for the complete list.