Enrollment
496
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Morello Park Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Morello Park Elementary
Morello Park Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Martinez, California, enrolling 496 students.
At 21.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.8% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the California average.
With 496 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 1,181 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #994, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 827 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Martinez's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hidden Valley Elementary (831 students): Morello Park Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.6:1 vs 27.7:1).
Martinez Unified also operates Alhambra Senior High (1,028 students) and Martinez Junior High (843 students) alongside Morello Park 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 Morello Park Elementary compares
Morello Park 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,299
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Martinez Unified, which includes Morello Park Elementary.
$14,299
Per student
-13%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.8%
State 37.2%
Federal 7.0%
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 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
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
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 (~496 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Morello Park Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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