- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Anaheim, CA
Dr. Jonas E. Salk
Federal NCES profile for Dr. Jonas E. Salk, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062343003563
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr. Jonas E. Salk earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools.
- #11 of 48
- elementary schools in Anaheim · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- small classes for California
- 74.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr. Jonas E. Salk has class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Jonas E. Salk ranks #11 of 48 elementary schools in Anaheim, CA.
School address
District: Magnolia Elementary · California
NCES ID 062343003563 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Dr. Jonas E. Salk held near 680 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 34.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 062343003563 · Anaheim, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
627 enr · 18.4:1 · 74.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Dr. Peter Marshall (714 students)
Dr. Jonas E. Salk held near 680 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 34.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Dr. Jonas E. Salk in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dr. Peter Mars
Dr. Peter Marshall
714 students
- This school
Dr. Jonas E. Salk
627 students
- Robert M. Pyle
Robert M. Pyles Stem Academy
601 students
- Mattie Lou Max
Mattie Lou Maxwell
577 students
- Walt Disney
Walt Disney
560 students
- Dr. Albert Sch
Dr. Albert Schweitzer Leadership Academy
521 students
What this shows Dr. Jonas E. Salk reports 627 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr. Jonas E. Salk compares
Dr. Jonas E. Salk held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.9% | ▲ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 627 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
627
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 23% in California - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.4%
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
$19,176
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
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.5%
Asian 18.3%
White 7.8%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Dr. Jonas E. Salk is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Magnolia Elementary reports $19,176 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dr. Jonas E. Salk Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Peter Marshall | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert M. Pyles Stem Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mattie Lou Maxwell | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walt Disney | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr. Albert Schweitzer Leadership Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr. Jonas E. Salk's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Anaheim
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Crescent Elementary
Standard public school
805 students 31:1 students per teacher
Ponderosa Elementary
Standard public school
785 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Lincoln (Abraham) Elementary
Standard public school
740 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Ross (Betsy) Elementary
Standard public school
731 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Dr. Peter Marshall
Standard public school
714 students 21:1 students per teacher
Edison (Thomas) Elementary
Standard public school
705 students 22:1 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 (~627 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Jonas E. Salk
How many students attend Dr. Jonas E. Salk?
Dr. Jonas E. Salk has 627 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Anaheim, CA. CCD year-over-year: 684 (2022-23) → 680 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Jonas E. Salk?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Jonas E. Salk is 18.4:1, which is 14% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr. Jonas E. Salk?
74.9% of students at Dr. Jonas E. Salk are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. Jonas E. Salk?
The largest demographic group at Dr. Jonas E. Salk is Hispanic or Latino at 66.5% of enrollment, in Anaheim, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. Jonas E. Salk?
Dr. Jonas E. Salk has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Dr. Jonas E. Salk rank among elementary schools in Anaheim?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Jonas E. Salk ranks #11 of 48 elementary schools in Anaheim, 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 Anaheim on the city page.
What other schools are in Magnolia Elementary?
Besides Dr. Jonas E. Salk, Magnolia Elementary also operates Dr. Peter Marshall (714 students), Robert M. Pyles Stem Academy (601 students), and Mattie Lou Maxwell (577 students). See the Magnolia Elementary district page for the complete list.