- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Greenfield, CA
Mary Chapa Academy
Federal NCES profile for Mary Chapa Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061608002009
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary Chapa Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Greenfield · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.1:1
- students per teacher
- 82.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mary Chapa Academy has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Chapa Academy ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Greenfield, CA.
School address
District: Greenfield Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 061608002009 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Mary Chapa Academy held near 672 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 061608002009 · Greenfield, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
686 enr · 22.1:1 · 82.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Vista Verde Middle (727 students)
Mary Chapa Academy held near 672 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mary Chapa Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vista Verde Mi
Vista Verde Middle
727 students
- Oak Avenue Ele
Oak Avenue Elementary
693 students
- This school
Mary Chapa Academy
686 students
- Cesar Chavez E
Cesar Chavez Elementary
642 students
- Arroyo Seco Ac
Arroyo Seco Academy
571 students
What this shows Mary Chapa Academy reports 686 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mary Chapa Academy compares
Mary Chapa Academy 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.8% | ▲ 49% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 686 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
686
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 54% in California - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.6%
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
$17,812
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.3%
White 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.4, Mary Chapa Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Greenfield Union Elementary reports $17,812 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mary Chapa Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Verde Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Avenue Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cesar Chavez Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arroyo Seco Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mary Chapa Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Greenfield
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~686 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mary Chapa Academy
How many students attend Mary Chapa Academy?
Mary Chapa Academy has 686 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Greenfield, CA. CCD year-over-year: 693 (2022-23) → 672 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Chapa Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Chapa Academy is 22.1:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mary Chapa Academy?
82.8% of students at Mary Chapa Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary Chapa Academy?
The largest demographic group at Mary Chapa Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 98.3% of enrollment, in Greenfield, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary Chapa Academy?
Mary Chapa Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Mary Chapa Academy rank among elementary schools in Greenfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Chapa Academy ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Greenfield, 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 Greenfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Greenfield Union Elementary?
Besides Mary Chapa Academy, Greenfield Union Elementary also operates Vista Verde Middle (727 students), Oak Avenue Elementary (693 students), and Cesar Chavez Elementary (642 students). See the Greenfield Union Elementary district page for the complete list.