- Enrollment
- 1,721
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Selma, CA
Andrew Jackson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Andrew Jackson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063627006186
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Andrew Jackson Elementary earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 7
- elementary schools in Selma · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.7:1
- students per teacher
- 74.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Andrew Jackson Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Andrew Jackson Elementary ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Selma, CA.
School address
District: Selma Unified · California
NCES ID 063627006186 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Andrew Jackson Elementary shrank from 670 students in 2022-23 to 632 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 063627006186 · Selma, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
640 enr · 23.7:1 · 74.0% lunch · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: Selma High (1,721 students)
Andrew Jackson Elementary shrank from 670 students in 2022-23 to 632 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Andrew Jackson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Selma High
Selma High
1,721 students
- Abraham Lincol
Abraham Lincoln Middle
892 students
- This school 640
Andrew Jackson Elementary
640 students
- Theodore Roose 634
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary
634 students
- Eric White Ele 630
Eric White Elementary
630 students
- Indianola Elem 420
Indianola Elementary
420 students
What this shows Andrew Jackson Elementary reports 640 students on the CCD universe file.
How Andrew Jackson Elementary compares
Andrew Jackson Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.7:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.0% | ▲ 33% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 640 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
640
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 69% in California - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
50.6%
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
$19,725
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.3%
White 4.4%
Asian 3.6%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.1, Andrew Jackson Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Selma Unified reports $19,725 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Andrew Jackson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selma High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Theodore Roosevelt Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eric White Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indianola Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Andrew Jackson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 27.6:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar elementary schools in Selma
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
634 students 27.6:1 students per teacher
Eric White Elementary
Standard public school
630 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Indianola Elementary
Standard public school
420 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Woodrow Wilson Elementary
Standard public school
335 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
James Garfield Elementary
Standard public school
229 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Terry Elementary
Standard public school
224 students 28:1 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 (~640 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Andrew Jackson Elementary
How many students attend Andrew Jackson Elementary?
Andrew Jackson Elementary has 640 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Selma, CA. CCD year-over-year: 670 (2022-23) → 632 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Andrew Jackson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Andrew Jackson Elementary is 23.7:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Andrew Jackson Elementary?
74.0% of students at Andrew Jackson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Andrew Jackson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Andrew Jackson Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 90.3% of enrollment, in Selma, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Andrew Jackson Elementary?
Andrew Jackson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Andrew Jackson Elementary rank among elementary schools in Selma?
By Resource Investment Index, Andrew Jackson Elementary ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Selma, 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 Selma on the city page.
What other schools are in Selma Unified?
Besides Andrew Jackson Elementary, Selma Unified also operates Selma High (1,721 students), Abraham Lincoln Middle (892 students), and Theodore Roosevelt Elementary (634 students). See the Selma Unified district page for the complete list.