- Enrollment
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Martinez, CA
Morello Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Morello Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062403000178
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morello Park Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Martinez · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.6:1
- students per teacher
- 17.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Morello Park Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morello Park Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Martinez, CA.
School address
District: Martinez Unified · California
NCES ID 062403000178 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Morello Park Elementary held near 500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 062403000178 · Martinez, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
496 enr · 21.6:1 · 17.8% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Alhambra Senior High (1,028 students)
Morello Park Elementary held near 500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Morello Park Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alhambra Senio
Alhambra Senior High
1,028 students
- Martinez Junio
Martinez Junior High
843 students
- John Swett Ele
John Swett Elementary
533 students
- This school
Morello Park Elementary
496 students
- John Muir Elem
John Muir Elementary
423 students
- Las Juntas Ele 353
Las Juntas Elementary
353 students
What this shows Morello Park Elementary reports 496 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morello Park Elementary compares
Morello 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.8% | ▼ 68% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 496 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
496
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 49% in California - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,203
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
Two or More 16.1%
Asian 15.1%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, Morello Park Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Martinez Unified reports $16,203 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Morello Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alhambra Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Martinez Junior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Swett Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Muir Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Las Juntas Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morello Park Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Martinez
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hidden Valley Elementary
Standard public school
831 students 27.7:1 students per teacher
John Swett Elementary
Standard public school
533 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
John Muir Elementary
Standard public school
423 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Las Juntas Elementary
Standard public school
353 students 20.8:1 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 (~496 students)
Frequently asked questions about Morello Park Elementary
How many students attend Morello Park Elementary?
Morello Park Elementary has 496 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Martinez, CA. CCD year-over-year: 506 (2022-23) → 500 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morello Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Morello Park Elementary is 21.6:1, which is 0% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Morello Park Elementary?
17.8% of students at Morello Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morello Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Morello Park Elementary is White at 48.6% of enrollment, in Martinez, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morello Park Elementary?
Morello Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Morello Park Elementary rank among elementary schools in Martinez?
By Resource Investment Index, Morello Park Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Martinez, 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 Martinez on the city page.
What other schools are in Martinez Unified?
Besides Morello Park Elementary, Martinez Unified also operates Alhambra Senior High (1,028 students), Martinez Junior High (843 students), and John Swett Elementary (533 students). See the Martinez Unified district page for the complete list.