Enrollment
350
Elementary
DISTRICT 248 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WILLITS UNIFIED·NCES 064256006967
Brookside Elementary
20 Spruce and Lincoln Way, Willits, CA 95490 · (707) 459-5385 · Mendocino County
GRADES KG–02ELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL350 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
20.0:1
18 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 20.0:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
72%
252 students
DISTRICT 65% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 163 | 47% |
| Grade 1 | 88 | 25% |
| Grade 2 | 99 | 28% |
Student demographics
65%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 70% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Willits Unified. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Brookside Elementary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookside Elementary this school | 350 | 72.0% | N/A |
| Blosser Lane Elementary Willits | 335 | 60.3% | 18.4% |
| Emelita Street Elementary Encino | 275 | 70.9% | 40.6% |
| Gibson Elementary Woodland | 344 | 70.9% | 27.0% |
| Redwood Elementary Fort Bragg | 343 | 78.1% | N/A |
| Smith River Elementary Smith River | 258 | 67.8% | 31.5% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Brookside Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Mendocino County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 350 | #4,283 of 5,915 | #6 of 28 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 20.0:1 | #941 of 5,352 | #5 of 15 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 64.7% | #1,297 of 5,354 | #2 of 15 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 72.0% | #2,842 of 5,625 | #12 of 19 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -5.4% | #3,280 of 3,837 | #10 of 11 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
7-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
350
-20 (-5%) vs 2017
-37% since 1990-91, when it was 552
% White
17%
was 56%
% Hispanic
35%
was 29%
% Black
0%
was 2%
% Asian
0%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 350 | 17.5 | 20.0:1 | 72% (252) |
| 2023-24 | 377 | 17.9 | 21.1:1 | 71% (266) |
| 2022-23 | 363 | 16.7 | 21.7:1 | 61% (220) |
| 2017-18 | 370 | N/A | N/A | 74% (274) |
| 2015-16 | 335 | 18 | 18.6:1 | 79% (265) |
| 2010-11 | 388 | N/A | N/A | 80% (309) |
| 2000-01 | 453 | 30 | 15.1:1 | 65% (293) |
| 1990-91 | 552 | 24 | 23.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Brookside Elementary.
About Brookside Elementary
Brookside Elementary is a small elementary school located in Willits, California. Its enrollment is 350 students, spread over kindergarten through 2. Across elementary schools in California, the average enrollment is about 465.
Brookside Elementary is one of the 6 schools that make up Willits Unified (1,529 students in total).
multiracial students account for 45% of enrollment at Brookside Elementary, more than any other group. Other groups include 35% Hispanic, 17% White, and 3% Native American. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, Brookside Elementary scores 65%.
Brookside Elementary has 17.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of about 20.0:1. By comparison, the average for elementary schools in California is 22.3:1. A common income measure, free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, is 72% at Brookside Elementary. The figure for public schools in Mendocino County is close, at 75%.
The county, Mendocino County, is where the school is located. Median household income comes to about $68,092, about 25% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 11% of residents are in poverty. The county has 66 public schools and about 12,738 students.
Of the public schools around it, Brookside Elementary is closest to Sanhedrin Alternative, about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 other public schools within five miles.
On the NCES locale scale, the school is Town: Remote.
Over 7 years, enrollment decreased by 20 students, from 370 to 350. The percentage of White students decreased from 56% to 17% between 2017-18 and 2024-25.
This page is set up for the Brookside Elementary community to discuss special education services, counseling, and support programs. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Mendocino County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
90,244
Census ACS
Median income
$68,092
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
66
12,738 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Willits Unified
- Willits HighHigh · 397 students
- Blosser Lane ElementaryElementary · 335 students
- Baechtel Grove MiddleMiddle · 331 students
- SherwoodElementary · 59 students
- Sanhedrin AlternativeHigh · 57 students
Other schools in Willits
- Willits HighHigh · 397 students
- Blosser Lane ElementaryElementary · 335 students
- Baechtel Grove MiddleMiddle · 331 students
- Willits Elementary CharterElementary · 140 students
- Willits CharterHigh · 123 students
- La Vida CharterCombined · 60 students
Other Brookside Elementary schools
17 other US public schools in 12 states are named Brookside Elementary. Brookside Elementary is the 12th largest of the 18.
- Brookside ElementaryBeaumont, CA · 691 students
- Brookside ElementaryOak Park, CA · 556 students
- Brookside ElementarySan Anselmo, CA · 278 students
- Brookside ElementaryRAMSEY, MN · 779 students
- Brookside Elementary SchoolNicholasville, KY · 515 students
Nearby schools
- Sanhedrin Alternative0.3 mi · 57
- Willits High0.5 mi · 397
- Willits Elementary Charter0.7 mi · 140
- Baechtel Grove Middle0.9 mi · 331
- Blosser Lane Elementary0.9 mi · 335
- Willits Charter1.2 mi · 123
Frequently asked questions
About Brookside ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at Brookside Elementary?
Brookside Elementary enrolls approximately 350 students in grades KG-02.
What grades does Brookside Elementary serve?
Brookside Elementary serves grades KG-02.
How many students per teacher at Brookside Elementary?
Approximately 20.0:1 students per teacher at Brookside Elementary.
What is the student diversity at Brookside Elementary?
Student demographics at Brookside Elementary are roughly 17% White, 35% Hispanic, 0% Asian, 45% Two or more.
Who oversees Brookside Elementary?
Brookside Elementary is overseen by Willits Unified in Mendocino County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.