- Enrollment
- 2,111
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fairfield, CA
Nelda Mundy Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Nelda Mundy Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061336007857
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nelda Mundy Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 18
- elementary schools in Fairfield · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.2:1
- large classes for California
- 17.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Nelda Mundy Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nelda Mundy Elementary ranks #3 of 18 elementary schools in Fairfield, CA.
School address
District: Fairfield-Suisun Unified · California
NCES ID 061336007857 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Nelda Mundy Elementary held near 775 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 061336007857 · Fairfield, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
756 enr · 25.2:1 · 17.7% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Angelo Rodriguez High (2,111 students)
Nelda Mundy Elementary held near 775 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Nelda Mundy Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Angelo Rodrigu
Angelo Rodriguez High
2,111 students
- Armijo High
Armijo High
1,844 students
- Fairfield High
Fairfield High
1,605 students
- Grange Middle
Grange Middle
944 students
- Green Valley M
Green Valley Middle
903 students
- This school 756
Nelda Mundy Elementary
756 students
What this shows Nelda Mundy Elementary reports 756 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nelda Mundy Elementary compares
Nelda Mundy 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 | 25.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.7% | ▼ 68% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 756 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.2:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
756
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.7%
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
25.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in California - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,652
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 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
Asian 31.0%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%
White 22.4%
Two or More 15.9%
African American 7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 31.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.8, Nelda Mundy Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Fairfield-Suisun Unified reports $14,652 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nelda Mundy Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angelo Rodriguez High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Armijo High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairfield High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grange Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Green Valley Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nelda Mundy Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,605
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 29.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Fairfield
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
K. I. Jones Elementary
Standard public school
760 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Cordelia Hills Elementary
Standard public school
754 students 26:1 students per teacher
Weir Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
699 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Laurel Creek Elementary
Standard public school
648 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Center Elementary
Standard public school
640 students 30.5:1 students per teacher
Anna Kyle Elementary
Standard public school
603 students 23.2:1 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 (~756 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Nelda Mundy Elementary
How many students attend Nelda Mundy Elementary?
Nelda Mundy Elementary has 756 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fairfield, CA. CCD year-over-year: 787 (2022-23) → 775 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nelda Mundy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Nelda Mundy Elementary is 25.2:1, which is 17% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nelda Mundy Elementary?
17.7% of students at Nelda Mundy Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nelda Mundy Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Nelda Mundy Elementary is Asian at 31.0% of enrollment, in Fairfield, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nelda Mundy Elementary?
Nelda Mundy Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Nelda Mundy Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fairfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Nelda Mundy Elementary ranks #3 of 18 elementary schools in Fairfield, 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 Fairfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairfield-Suisun Unified?
Besides Nelda Mundy Elementary, Fairfield-Suisun Unified also operates Angelo Rodriguez High (2,111 students), Armijo High (1,844 students), and Fairfield High (1,605 students). See the Fairfield-Suisun Unified district page for the complete list.