- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santa Rosa, CA
Mark West Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mark West Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062400003610
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mark West Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #24 of 45
- elementary schools in Santa Rosa · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.3:1
- students per teacher
- 37.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mark West Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mark West Elementary ranks #24 of 45 elementary schools in Santa Rosa, CA.
School address
District: Mark West Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 062400003610 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Mark West Elementary grew from 397 students in 2022-23 to 424 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 20.1 → 21.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 062400003610 · Santa Rosa, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 21.3:1 · 37.5% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: John B. Riebli Elementary (411 students)
Mark West Elementary grew from 397 students in 2022-23 to 424 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE added 20.1 → 21.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mark West Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mark West Elementary
425 students
- John B. Riebli
John B. Riebli Elementary
411 students
- San Miguel Ele
San Miguel Elementary
401 students
- Mark West Char 124
Mark West Charter
124 students
What this shows Mark West Elementary reports 425 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mark West Elementary compares
Mark West Elementary is a growing 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 | 21.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.5% | ▼ 32% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 46% in California - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.1%
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 425 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.4%
Hispanic or Latino 42.8%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 45.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Mark West Elementary 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 Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John B. Riebli Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Miguel Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mark West Charter | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mark West Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~425 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mark West Elementary
How many students attend Mark West Elementary?
Mark West Elementary has 425 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santa Rosa, CA. CCD year-over-year: 397 (2022-23) → 424 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mark West Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mark West Elementary is 21.3:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 36% 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 Elementary?
37.5% of students at Mark West Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mark West Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mark West Elementary is White at 45.4% of enrollment, in Santa Rosa, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mark West Elementary?
Mark West Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 West Elementary rank among elementary schools in Santa Rosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Mark West Elementary ranks #24 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 Elementary, Mark West Union Elementary also operates John B. Riebli Elementary (411 students), San Miguel Elementary (401 students), and Mark West Charter (124 students). See the Mark West Union Elementary district page for the complete list.