- Enrollment
- 940
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Walnut Creek, CA
Parkmead Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Parkmead Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064125009461
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkmead Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 10
- elementary schools in Walnut Creek · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.6:1
- large classes for California
- 11.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Parkmead Elementary has class sizes larger than 88% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkmead Elementary ranks #2 of 10 elementary schools in Walnut Creek, CA.
School address
District: Walnut Creek Elementary · California
NCES ID 064125009461 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Parkmead Elementary grew from 415 students in 2022-23 to 444 in 2023-24 (+7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 064125009461 · Walnut Creek, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
478 enr · 26.6:1 · 11.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Walnut Creek Intermediate (940 students)
Parkmead Elementary grew from 415 students in 2022-23 to 444 in 2023-24 (+7.0%). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Parkmead Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Walnut Creek I
Walnut Creek Intermediate
940 students
- Buena Vista El
Buena Vista Elementary
495 students
- This school
Parkmead Elementary
478 students
- Murwood Elemen
Murwood Elementary
451 students
- Tice Creek
Tice Creek
451 students
- Walnut Heights
Walnut Heights Elementary
427 students
What this shows Parkmead Elementary reports 478 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parkmead Elementary compares
Parkmead Elementary is a growing 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 | 26.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.8% | ▼ 79% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 478 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.6:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
478
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
26.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 88% in California - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
8.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,533
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.7%
Two or More 17.6%
Asian 17.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 47.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Parkmead Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Walnut Creek Elementary reports $14,533 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parkmead Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Creek Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buena Vista Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Murwood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tice Creek | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walnut Heights Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parkmead Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Walnut Creek
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Walnut Acres Elementary
Standard public school
689 students 32.8:1 students per teacher
Bancroft Elementary
Standard public school
672 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
Buena Vista Elementary
Standard public school
495 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Valle Verde Elementary
Standard public school
485 students 32.3:1 students per teacher
Murwood Elementary
Standard public school
451 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Tice Creek
Standard public school
451 students 23.7:1 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 (~478 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parkmead Elementary
How many students attend Parkmead Elementary?
Parkmead Elementary has 478 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Walnut Creek, CA. CCD year-over-year: 415 (2022-23) → 444 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkmead Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkmead Elementary is 26.6:1, which is 24% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parkmead Elementary?
11.8% of students at Parkmead Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkmead Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Parkmead Elementary is White at 47.7% of enrollment, in Walnut Creek, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkmead Elementary?
Parkmead Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Parkmead Elementary rank among elementary schools in Walnut Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkmead Elementary ranks #2 of 10 elementary schools in Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek on the city page.
What other schools are in Walnut Creek Elementary?
Besides Parkmead Elementary, Walnut Creek Elementary also operates Walnut Creek Intermediate (940 students), Buena Vista Elementary (495 students), and Murwood Elementary (451 students). See the Walnut Creek Elementary district page for the complete list.