Enrollment
376
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Napa, CA
Mcpherson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mcpherson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062664004020
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcpherson Elementary earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #13 of 14
- elementary schools in Napa · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.9:1
- large classes for California
- 78.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcpherson Elementary has class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcpherson Elementary ranks #13 of 14 elementary schools in Napa, CA.
School address
District: Napa Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 062664004020 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcpherson Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcpherson Elementary
Mcpherson Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Napa, California, enrolling 376 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.9:1 is larger than about 94% of California schools and 34% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 376 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,762 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,424, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 752 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Napa Valley Unified spends $13,207 per pupil, 20% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Napa's elementary schools, it stands alongside Browns Valley Elementary (651 students): Mcpherson Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (28.9:1 vs 32.5:1).
Napa Valley Unified also operates American Canyon High (1,720 students) and Napa High (1,642 students) alongside Mcpherson Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mcpherson Elementary compares
Mcpherson Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.9:1 | ▲ 34% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.2% | ▲ 41% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 376 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.9:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
376
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
78.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
28.9:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 94% in California - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
49.2%
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
$13,207
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.3%
White 5.9%
Two or More 0.8%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.4, Mcpherson Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Napa Valley Unified, which includes Mcpherson Elementary.
$13,207
Per student
-20%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.7%
State 34.5%
Federal 7.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Mcpherson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Canyon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Napa High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vintage High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| American Canyon Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Redwood Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcpherson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,642
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,622
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Napa
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Browns Valley Elementary
Standard public school
651 students 32.5:1 students per teacher
Napa Valley Language Academy
Standard public school
560 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Shearer Elementary
Standard public school
501 students 29.5:1 students per teacher
Willow Elementary
Standard public school
472 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Pueblo Vista Elementary
Standard public school
451 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Bel Aire Park Elementary
Standard public school
410 students 29.3:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~376 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Mcpherson Elementary
How many students attend Mcpherson Elementary?
Mcpherson Elementary has 376 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Napa, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcpherson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcpherson Elementary is 28.9:1, which is 34% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 84% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcpherson Elementary?
78.2% of students at Mcpherson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcpherson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mcpherson Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 92.3% of enrollment, in Napa, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcpherson Elementary?
Mcpherson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mcpherson Elementary rank among elementary schools in Napa?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcpherson Elementary ranks #13 of 14 elementary schools in Napa, 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 Napa on the city page.
Is Mcpherson Elementary a good school?
Mcpherson Elementary earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Napa Valley Unified?
Besides Mcpherson Elementary, Napa Valley Unified also operates American Canyon High (1,720 students), Napa High (1,642 students), and Vintage High (1,622 students). See the Napa Valley Unified district page for the complete list.
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