Enrollment
528
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pinole, CA
West County Mandarin
Federal NCES profile for West County Mandarin, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063255014119
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West County Mandarin earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Pinole · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29.3:1
- large classes for California
- 29.5%
- free-lunch eligible
West County Mandarin has class sizes larger than 95% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West County Mandarin ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Pinole, CA.
School address
District: West Contra Costa Unified · California
NCES ID 063255014119 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West County Mandarin compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at West County Mandarin
West County Mandarin is a mid-sized elementary school in Pinole, California, enrolling 528 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29.3:1 is larger than about 95% of California schools and 36% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 528 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,357 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #733.
Its student body is led by Asian (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
14.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Pinole's elementary schools, it stands alongside Stewart Elementary (379 students): West County Mandarin is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (29.3:1 vs 19.9:1).
West Contra Costa Unified also operates El Cerrito High (1,460 students) and Richmond High (1,280 students) alongside West County Mandarin.
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 West County Mandarin compares
West County Mandarin on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 29.3:1 | ▲ 36% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.5% | ▼ 47% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 528 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.3:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
528
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
29.3:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 95% in California - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
14.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,537
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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
Asian 42.2%
Hispanic or Latino 26.5%
Two or More 18.2%
White 7.6%
African American 5.5%
Largest group: Asian at 42.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, West County Mandarin is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Contra Costa Unified, which includes West County Mandarin.
$17,537
Per student
+6%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.1%
State 46.9%
Federal 11.0%
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 West County Mandarin Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Cerrito High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richmond High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pinole Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| De Anza High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hercules High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West County Mandarin's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,460
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,280
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,047
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Pinole
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Stewart Elementary
Standard public school
379 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Shannon Elementary
Standard public school
355 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Ellerhorst Elementary
Standard public school
319 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Collins Elementary
Standard public school
311 students 17.3:1 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 (~528 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~29.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West County Mandarin
How many students attend West County Mandarin?
West County Mandarin has 528 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pinole, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West County Mandarin?
The student-teacher ratio at West County Mandarin is 29.3:1, which is 36% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 87% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West County Mandarin?
29.5% of students at West County Mandarin are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West County Mandarin?
The largest demographic group at West County Mandarin is Asian at 42.2% of enrollment, in Pinole, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West County Mandarin?
West County Mandarin has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West County Mandarin rank among elementary schools in Pinole?
By Resource Investment Index, West County Mandarin ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Pinole, 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 Pinole on the city page.
Is West County Mandarin a good school?
West County Mandarin earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of California schools. 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 West Contra Costa Unified?
Besides West County Mandarin, West Contra Costa Unified also operates El Cerrito High (1,460 students), Richmond High (1,280 students), and Pinole Valley High (1,245 students). See the West Contra Costa Unified district page for the complete list.
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