- Enrollment
- 2,901
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mather, CA
Mather Heights Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mather Heights Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061389008575
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mather Heights Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Mather · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.2:1
- small classes for California
- 22.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mather Heights Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mather Heights Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Mather, CA.
School address
District: Folsom-Cordova Unified · California
NCES ID 061389008575 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Mather Heights Elementary shrank from 316 students in 2022-23 to 279 in 2023-24 (-11.7%).
Teacher FTE added 13.9 → 14.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 061389008575 · Mather, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
236 enr · 18.2:1 · 22.5% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Folsom High (2,901 students)
Mather Heights Elementary shrank from 316 students in 2022-23 to 279 in 2023-24 (-11.7%). Teacher FTE added 13.9 → 14.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mather Heights Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Folsom High
Folsom High
2,901 students
- Cordova High
Cordova High
1,944 students
- Vista Del Lago
Vista Del Lago High
1,782 students
- Sutter Middle
Sutter Middle
1,628 students
- Folsom Middle
Folsom Middle
1,508 students
- This school 236
Mather Heights Elementary
236 students
What this shows Mather Heights Elementary reports 236 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mather Heights Elementary compares
Mather Heights Elementary 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 | 18.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.5% | ▼ 59% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 236 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
236
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 22% in California - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.8%
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
$15,003
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.7%
Hispanic or Latino 26.7%
Two or More 18.2%
Asian 14.0%
African American 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 37.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.3, Mather Heights Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Folsom-Cordova Unified reports $15,003 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mather Heights Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folsom High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cordova High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vista Del Lago High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sutter Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Folsom Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mather Heights Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,944
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,782
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,628
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,508
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Mather
1 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 (~236 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mather Heights Elementary
How many students attend Mather Heights Elementary?
Mather Heights Elementary has 236 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mather, CA. CCD year-over-year: 316 (2022-23) → 279 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mather Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mather Heights Elementary is 18.2:1, which is 15% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 16% 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 Mather Heights Elementary?
22.5% of students at Mather Heights Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mather Heights Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mather Heights Elementary is White at 37.7% of enrollment, in Mather, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mather Heights Elementary?
Mather Heights Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Mather Heights Elementary rank among public schools in Mather?
By Resource Investment Index, Mather Heights Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Mather, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Folsom-Cordova Unified?
Besides Mather Heights Elementary, Folsom-Cordova Unified also operates Folsom High (2,901 students), Cordova High (1,944 students), and Vista Del Lago High (1,782 students). See the Folsom-Cordova Unified district page for the complete list.