- Enrollment
- 165
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mendocino, CA
Mendocino K-8
Federal NCES profile for Mendocino K-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062448003659
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mendocino K-8 earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 92% of California schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Mendocino · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- small classes for California
- 51.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mendocino K-8 has class sizes smaller than 92% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mendocino K-8 ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Mendocino, CA.
School address
District: Mendocino Unified · California
NCES ID 062448003659 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Mendocino K-8 held near 246 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 16.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 062448003659 · Mendocino, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
241 enr · 13.4:1 · 51.2% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Mendocino High (165 students)
Mendocino K-8 held near 246 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 16.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mendocino K-8 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mendocino K-8
241 students
- Mendocino High
Mendocino High
165 students
- Mendocino Alte 14
Mendocino Alternative
14 students
- Albion Element 13
Albion Elementary
13 students
- Comptche Eleme 9
Comptche Elementary
9 students
- Mendocino Sunr 7
Mendocino Sunrise High
7 students
What this shows Mendocino K-8 reports 241 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mendocino K-8 compares
Mendocino K-8 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 38% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.2% | ▼ 8% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 241 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
241
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 8% in California - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.3%
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
$28,262
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.1, Mendocino K-8 is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Mendocino Unified reports $28,262 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mendocino K-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mendocino High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mendocino Alternative | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Albion Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Comptche Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mendocino Sunrise High | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Mendocino K-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 9
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 7
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~241 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mendocino K-8
How many students attend Mendocino K-8?
Mendocino K-8 has 241 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mendocino, CA. CCD year-over-year: 250 (2022-23) → 246 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mendocino K-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Mendocino K-8 is 13.4:1, which is 38% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 15% lower 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 Mendocino K-8?
51.2% of students at Mendocino K-8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mendocino K-8?
The largest demographic group at Mendocino K-8 is White at 74.2% of enrollment, in Mendocino, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mendocino K-8?
Mendocino K-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Mendocino K-8 rank among public schools in Mendocino?
By Resource Investment Index, Mendocino K-8 ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Mendocino, 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 Mendocino Unified?
Besides Mendocino K-8, Mendocino Unified also operates Mendocino High (165 students), Mendocino Alternative (14 students), and Albion Elementary (13 students). See the Mendocino Unified district page for the complete list.