- Enrollment
- 1,460
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
West County Mandarin grew from 397 students in 2022-23 to 434 in 2023-24 (+9.3%).
Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 063255014119 · Pinole, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
528 enr · 29.3:1 · 29.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: El Cerrito High (1,460 students)
West County Mandarin grew from 397 students in 2022-23 to 434 in 2023-24 (+9.3%). Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
West County Mandarin in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- El Cerrito Hig
El Cerrito High
1,460 students
- Richmond High
Richmond High
1,280 students
- Pinole Valley
Pinole Valley High
1,245 students
- De Anza High
De Anza High
1,047 students
- Hercules High
Hercules High
767 students
- This school 528
West County Mandarin
528 students
What this shows West County Mandarin reports 528 students on the CCD universe file.
How West County Mandarin compares
West County Mandarin 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 | 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 methodology
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
$19,122
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for West Contra Costa Unified reports $19,122 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,280
- 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
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 (~528 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 397 (2022-23) → 434 (2023-24), up 37.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.