At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
457
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
13%-52.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
24.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Madera Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in El Cerrito, California. The school enrolls 457 students. It is part of the West Contra Costa Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
13% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 65% state average)
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
24.1:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictWest Contra Costa Unified
County6013
CityEl Cerrito
ZIP94530
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID063255005043
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment457
White36.6%
Hispanic / Latino18.5%
Black / African American3.7%
Asian23.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races16.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
36.6%
Hispanic
18.5%
Black
3.7%
Asian
23.9%
Two+
16.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.