At a glance
Reported students
391
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
36th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
417
Frank Zeek Elementary: 391 reported students.
State peer staffing position
41st percentile
21.7:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 440
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24.35
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.1:1
What the reported data says about Frank Zeek Elementary
Frank Zeek Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Ukiah. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Ukiah Unified. NCES reports 391 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 36th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.7:1, close to the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (60.1%) and White (27.6%). English learners represent 30% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Frank Zeek Elementary
- 1How do the reported 21.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 18 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 30%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 75.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White27.6%
- Hispanic60.1%
- Black0.3%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1%
- Multiracial6.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Ukiah Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Yokayo Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
414 reported students
Oak Manor Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
417 reported students
Nokomis Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
342 reported students
Grace Hudson Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
449 reported students
Calpella Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–04
475 reported students
Eagle Peak Middle
Middle · Grades 05–08
552 reported students
Public schools near Frank Zeek Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tree of Life Charter Elementary · Charter · Tree of Life Charter District | KG–08 | 93 | 0.6 mi |
| River Oak Charter Elementary · Charter · River Oak Charter District | KG–08 | 245 | 1.3 mi |
| Yokayo Elementary Elementary · Ukiah Unified | KG–05 | 414 | 1.4 mi |
| Oak Manor Elementary Elementary · Ukiah Unified | KG–06 | 417 | 1.5 mi |
| Nokomis Elementary Elementary · Ukiah Unified | KG–05 | 342 | 2 mi |
| Grace Hudson Elementary Elementary · Ukiah Unified | KG–05 | 449 | 2.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Frank Zeek Elementary
What grades does Frank Zeek Elementary serve?
Frank Zeek Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Ukiah Unified.
How many students attend Frank Zeek Elementary?
Frank Zeek Elementary reported 391 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 36th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 440 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Frank Zeek Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 21.7:1, based on 391 students and 18 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Frank Zeek Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Frank Zeek Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Ukiah Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Frank Zeek Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
75.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Frank Zeek Elementary in?
Frank Zeek Elementary is part of Ukiah Unified, based in Ukiah, CA, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Frank Zeek Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Tree of Life Charter (0.6 mi), River Oak Charter (1.3 mi), Yokayo Elementary (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.