- Enrollment
- 1,767
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ukiah, CA
Yokayo Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Yokayo Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064030006666
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yokayo Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 8
- elementary schools in Ukiah · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23:1
- students per teacher
- 69.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Yokayo Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yokayo Elementary ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Ukiah, CA.
School address
District: Ukiah Unified · California
NCES ID 064030006666 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Yokayo Elementary held near 440 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 064030006666 · Ukiah, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
414 enr · 23:1 · 69.2% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Ukiah High (1,767 students)
Yokayo Elementary held near 440 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Yokayo 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 414
Yokayo Elementary
414 students
What this shows Yokayo Elementary reports 414 students on the CCD universe file.
How Yokayo Elementary compares
Yokayo Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.2% | ▲ 25% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 62% in California - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
38.2%
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 414 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.3%
White 31.6%
Two or More 8.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Yokayo Elementary is more mixed than 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 Yokayo Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ukiah High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pomolita Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagle Peak Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Calpella Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grace Hudson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yokayo 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
Frank Zeek Elementary
Standard public school
391 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Nokomis Elementary
Standard public school
342 students 21.4:1 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 (~414 students)
Frequently asked questions about Yokayo Elementary
How many students attend Yokayo Elementary?
Yokayo Elementary has 414 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ukiah, CA. CCD year-over-year: 454 (2022-23) → 440 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yokayo Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Yokayo Elementary is 23:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Yokayo Elementary?
69.2% of students at Yokayo Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yokayo Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Yokayo Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 56.3% of enrollment, in Ukiah, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yokayo Elementary?
Yokayo Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Yokayo Elementary rank among elementary schools in Ukiah?
By Resource Investment Index, Yokayo Elementary ranks #5 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 Yokayo 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.