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Enrollment
528
Elementary
DISTRICT 397 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WEST CONTRA COSTA UNIFIED·NCES 063255014119
West County Mandarin
1575 Mann Dr., Pinole, CA 94564 · (510) 231-1453 · Contra Costa County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL528 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
23.0:1
23 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 22.0:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
34%
179 students
DISTRICT 66% · STATE 65%
Community
5
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 | 109 | 21% |
| Grade 1 | 66 | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 66 | 13% |
| Grade 3 | 65 | 12% |
| Grade 4 | 68 | 13% |
| Grade 5 | 57 | 11% |
| Grade 6 | 49 | 9% |
| Grade 7 | 48 | 9% |
This year's kindergarten class (109) is 127% larger than its 7th grade class (48).
Student demographics
71%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 64% · 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
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
63.0%
CA avg 49.1%
Math
59.9%
CA avg 37.7%
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 63 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 60 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 38.0% | 25.0% | 21.8% | 15.1% |
| Math | 38.4% | 21.5% | 22.9% | 17.3% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 63.0% | 59.9% |
| 2023-24 | 58.9% | 57.6% |
| 2022-23 | 58.8% | 52.9% |
| 2021-22 | 48.8% | 48.8% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
59.5%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
59.7%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-0.2pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 60% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 60% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like West County Mandarin
West County Mandarin's state test result (59.5% proficient) is higher than 0 of the 4 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| West County Mandarin this school | 528 | 33.9% | 59.5% |
| Joseph Arnold Elementary Torrance | 628 | 29.8% | 67.6% |
| Birch Grove Primary Newark | 409 | 30.8% | N/A |
| Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary Sacramento | 504 | 30.8% | 68.5% |
| Ohlone Elementary Hercules | 482 | 34.9% | 62.5% |
| Country Lane Elementary San Jose | 444 | 30.0% | 72.2% |
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 West County Mandarin ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Contra Costa County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 59.5% | #1,150 of 5,151 | #52 of 149 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 59.9% | #1,076 of 5,172 ▲ 40 | #50 of 153 ▲ 1 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 63.0% | #1,136 of 5,172 ▲ 173 | #54 of 153 no change |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +12.7pp | #332 of 5,116 | #6 of 150 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 528 | #2,117 of 5,915 | #52 of 164 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 23.0:1 | #2,961 of 5,352 | #86 of 162 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 71.0% | #527 of 5,354 | #43 of 162 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 33.9% | #4,607 of 5,625 | #101 of 158 |
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.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
528
+228 (+76%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
23.0:1
was 25.0:1
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 | 528 | 23 | 23.0:1 | 34% (179) |
| 2023-24 | 434 | 18 | 24.1:1 | 32% (137) |
| 2022-23 | 397 | 18 | 22.1:1 | 32% (126) |
| 2020-21 | 300 | 12 | 25.0:1 | 42% (126) |
| 2017-18 | 67 | 3 | 22.3:1 | 49% (33) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for West County Mandarin.
Since 2017-18: students up 688% (67 to 528); teachers up 667% (3 to 23).
About West County Mandarin
West County Mandarin is the name of a mid-sized elementary school in Pinole, California. Its enrollment is 528 students, spread over kindergarten through 8.
West County Mandarin belongs to West Contra Costa Unified, a district of 52 schools and 25,133 students.
The biggest share of students at West County Mandarin, 42%, is Asian. Other reported shares: 27% Hispanic, 18% multiracial, 8% White, and 5% Black. That compares with about 19% Asian among all Contra Costa County residents. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 71%.
Based on 23 full-time-equivalent teachers, West County Mandarin has a ratio of 23.0:1. The average ratio among elementary schools in California is similar, at 22.3:1. Eligibility for free or reduced-price lunch stands at 34%. The average for public schools in Contra Costa County is 45%.
On BeatsExpectations, West County Mandarin is within a point of its prediction, a result in the middle 80% of California schools.
Looking at the county, Contra Costa County, median household income comes to about $127,229, about 45% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 6% of residents are in poverty. The county has 280 public schools and about 167,423 students.
Measured in a straight line, Pinole Middle is less than a tenth of a mile from West County Mandarin. The five-mile area around West County Mandarin holds at least 8 other public schools. Among 8 nearby schools that report test results, West County Mandarin ranks 1st on proficiency.
Locale: Suburb: Large. In NCES terms, the school is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
The school counted 300 students in 2020-21 and 528 in 2024-25. A shift in the grades offered could account for part of the difference. The school's ratio dropped from 25.0:1 to 23.0:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
People who know West County Mandarin can post here about special education services, counseling, and support programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Contra Costa County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,165,012
Census ACS
Median income
$127,229
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
45%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
280
167,423 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in West Contra Costa Unified
- El Cerrito HighHigh · 1,460 students
- Richmond HighHigh · 1,280 students
- Pinole Valley HighHigh · 1,245 students
- De Anza HighHigh · 1,047 students
- Hercules HighHigh · 767 students
- John F. Kennedy HighHigh · 740 students
Other schools in Pinole
- Pinole Valley HighHigh · 1,245 students
- Pinole MiddleMiddle · 381 students
- Stewart ElementaryElementary · 379 students
- Shannon ElementaryElementary · 355 students
- Ellerhorst ElementaryElementary · 319 students
- Collins ElementaryElementary · 311 students
Nearby schools
- Pinole Middle0.0 mi · 381
- Shannon Elementary0.5 mi · 355
- Tara Hills Elementary0.6 mi · 317
- Betty Reid Soskin Middle0.8 mi · 372
- Stewart Elementary0.9 mi · 379
- Collins Elementary0.9 mi · 311
Frequently asked questions
About West County MandarinHow large is West County Mandarin?
West County Mandarin enrolls approximately 528 students in grades KG-08.
What age range does West County Mandarin serve?
West County Mandarin serves students from grade KG through grade 08.
How many teachers does West County Mandarin have?
West County Mandarin employs 23 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 23.0:1.
How diverse is West County Mandarin?
West County Mandarin reports a student body of 8% White, 27% Hispanic, 5% Black, 42% Asian, 18% Two or more.
Who oversees West County Mandarin?
West County Mandarin is overseen by West Contra Costa Unified in Contra Costa County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.