Enrollment
342
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
+58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nokomis Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nokomis Elementary
Nokomis Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Ukiah, California, enrolling 342 students.
At 21.4:1, 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.
Economic need is high: 87.9% of students qualify for free meals, 58% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 342 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,125 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #531.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (71%) and White (19%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 342 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Ukiah's elementary schools, it stands alongside Calpella Elementary (475 students): Nokomis Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.4:1 vs 22.6:1).
Ukiah Unified also operates Ukiah High (1,767 students) and Pomolita Middle (826 students) alongside Nokomis 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 Nokomis Elementary compares
Nokomis 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 | 21.4:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,794
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ukiah Unified, which includes Nokomis Elementary.
$15,794
Per student
-4%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.0%
State 56.8%
Federal 14.2%
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 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
- 1,767
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
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 (~342 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Nokomis Elementary a good school?
Nokomis Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 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.
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