- Enrollment
- 859
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Salinas, CA
Mission Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mission Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 7/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063393005325
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mission Park Elementary earns 7/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of California schools.
- #38 of 39
- elementary schools in Salinas · Resource Index
- 7
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.4:1
- large classes for California
- 52.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mission Park Elementary has class sizes larger than 91% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mission Park Elementary ranks #38 of 39 elementary schools in Salinas, CA.
School address
District: Salinas City Elementary · California
NCES ID 063393005325 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Mission Park Elementary held near 619 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 063393005325 · Salinas, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
657 enr · 27.4:1 · 52.8% lunch · RII 7
Nearest enrollment peer: Sherwood Elementary (859 students)
Mission Park Elementary held near 619 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mission Park Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sherwood Eleme
Sherwood Elementary
859 students
- Henry F. Kamma
Henry F. Kammann Elementary
743 students
- Natividad Elem
Natividad Elementary
705 students
- This school
Mission Park Elementary
657 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary
646 students
- Los Padres Ele
Los Padres Elementary
620 students
What this shows Mission Park Elementary reports 657 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mission Park Elementary compares
Mission Park 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 | 27.4:1 | ▲ 27% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.8% | ▼ 5% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 657 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.4:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
657
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
27.4:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 91% in California - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
42.0%
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
$20,429
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 657 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.4%
White 12.8%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.5, Mission Park Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Salinas City Elementary reports $20,429 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mission Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Henry F. Kammann Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Natividad Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Los Padres Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mission Park Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Salinas
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sherwood Elementary
Standard public school
859 students 22:1 students per teacher
Monte Bella Elementary
Standard public school
812 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Henry F. Kammann Elementary
Standard public school
743 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Fremont Elementary
Standard public school
711 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Natividad Elementary
Standard public school
705 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary
Standard public school
646 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~657 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mission Park Elementary
How many students attend Mission Park Elementary?
Mission Park Elementary has 657 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Salinas, CA. CCD year-over-year: 621 (2022-23) → 619 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mission Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mission Park Elementary is 27.4:1, which is 27% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 75% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mission Park Elementary?
52.8% of students at Mission Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mission Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mission Park Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 78.4% of enrollment, in Salinas, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mission Park Elementary?
Mission Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 7/100 (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 Mission Park Elementary rank among elementary schools in Salinas?
By Resource Investment Index, Mission Park Elementary ranks #38 of 39 elementary schools in Salinas, 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 Salinas on the city page.
What other schools are in Salinas City Elementary?
Besides Mission Park Elementary, Salinas City Elementary also operates Sherwood Elementary (859 students), Henry F. Kammann Elementary (743 students), and Natividad Elementary (705 students). See the Salinas City Elementary district page for the complete list.