- Enrollment
- 1,767
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ukiah, CA
Nokomis Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Nokomis Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064030006658
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nokomis Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 8
- elementary schools in Ukiah · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.4:1
- students per teacher
- 87.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Nokomis Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nokomis Elementary ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Ukiah, CA.
School address
District: Ukiah Unified · California
NCES ID 064030006658 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Nokomis Elementary shrank from 354 students in 2022-23 to 315 in 2023-24 (-11.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 064030006658 · Ukiah, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
342 enr · 21.4:1 · 87.9% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Ukiah High (1,767 students)
Nokomis Elementary shrank from 354 students in 2022-23 to 315 in 2023-24 (-11.0%). Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Nokomis Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ukiah High
Ukiah High
1,767 students
- Pomolita Middl
Pomolita Middle
826 students
- Eagle Peak Mid 552
Eagle Peak Middle
552 students
- Calpella Eleme 475
Calpella Elementary
475 students
- Grace Hudson E 449
Grace Hudson Elementary
449 students
- This school 342
Nokomis Elementary
342 students
What this shows Nokomis Elementary reports 342 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nokomis Elementary compares
Nokomis Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.9% | ▲ 58% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% below state mean
Top 47% in California - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
50.0%
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
$18,383
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.1%
White 18.7%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.2%
Asian 1.8%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Nokomis Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ukiah Unified reports $18,383 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nokomis Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ukiah High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pomolita Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eagle Peak Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Calpella Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grace Hudson Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nokomis Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Ukiah
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Calpella Elementary
Standard public school
475 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Grace Hudson Elementary
Standard public school
449 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Oak Manor Elementary
Standard public school
417 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Yokayo Elementary
Standard public school
414 students 23:1 students per teacher
Frank Zeek Elementary
Standard public school
391 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
River Oak Charter
Standard public school
245 students 24.5:1 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 (~342 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Nokomis Elementary
How many students attend Nokomis Elementary?
Nokomis Elementary has 342 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ukiah, CA. CCD year-over-year: 354 (2022-23) → 315 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nokomis Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Nokomis Elementary is 21.4:1, which is 0% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 36% higher 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 Nokomis Elementary?
87.9% of students at Nokomis Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nokomis Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Nokomis Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 71.1% of enrollment, in Ukiah, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nokomis Elementary?
Nokomis Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Nokomis Elementary rank among elementary schools in Ukiah?
By Resource Investment Index, Nokomis Elementary ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Ukiah, 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 Ukiah on the city page.
What other schools are in Ukiah Unified?
Besides Nokomis Elementary, Ukiah Unified also operates Ukiah High (1,767 students), Pomolita Middle (826 students), and Eagle Peak Middle (552 students). See the Ukiah Unified district page for the complete list.