- Enrollment
- 117
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Maxwell, CA
Maxwell Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Maxwell Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062415003641
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maxwell Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Maxwell · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- small classes for California
- 60.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Maxwell Elementary has class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maxwell Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Maxwell, CA.
School address
District: Maxwell Unified · California
NCES ID 062415003641 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Maxwell Elementary held near 139 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 7.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 062415003641 · Maxwell, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
124 enr · 17.7:1 · 60.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Maxwell Sr High (117 students)
Maxwell Elementary held near 139 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 7.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Maxwell Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Maxwell Elementary
124 students
- Maxwell Sr Hig
Maxwell Sr High
117 students
- Maxwell Middle
Maxwell Middle
90 students
What this shows Maxwell Elementary reports 124 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maxwell Elementary compares
Maxwell 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 | 17.7:1 | ▼ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.8% | ▲ 10% | 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
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% 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
60.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 19% in California - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.8%
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
$19,438
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 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
Hispanic or Latino 55.6%
White 34.7%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Maxwell Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Maxwell Unified reports $19,438 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Maxwell Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxwell Sr High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maxwell Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maxwell Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 30:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 Maxwell Elementary
How many students attend Maxwell Elementary?
Maxwell Elementary has 124 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Maxwell, CA. CCD year-over-year: 143 (2022-23) → 139 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maxwell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Maxwell Elementary is 17.7:1, which is 18% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 13% 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 Maxwell Elementary?
60.8% of students at Maxwell Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maxwell Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Maxwell Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 55.6% of enrollment, in Maxwell, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maxwell Elementary?
Maxwell Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Maxwell Elementary rank among public schools in Maxwell?
By Resource Investment Index, Maxwell Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Maxwell, 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 Maxwell Unified?
Besides Maxwell Elementary, Maxwell Unified also operates Maxwell Sr High (117 students) and Maxwell Middle (90 students). See the Maxwell Unified district page for the complete list.