- Enrollment
- 954
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chula Vista, CA
Fahari L. Jeffers Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fahari L. Jeffers Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060861014615
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fahari L. Jeffers Elementary earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #42 of 42
- elementary schools in Chula Vista · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29.2:1
- large classes for California
- 14.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Fahari L. Jeffers Elementary has class sizes larger than 95% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fahari L. Jeffers Elementary ranks #42 of 42 elementary schools in Chula Vista, CA.
School address
District: Chula Vista Elementary · California
NCES ID 060861014615 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+76 students YoY
Fahari L. Jeffers Elementary grew from 348 students in 2022-23 to 424 in 2023-24 (+21.8%).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+76 students YoY 060861014615 · Chula Vista, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
467 enr · 29.2:1 · 14.4% lunch · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: Wolf Canyon Elementary (954 students)
Fahari L. Jeffers Elementary grew from 348 students in 2022-23 to 424 in 2023-24 (+21.8%). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Fahari L. Jeffers Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wolf Canyon El
Wolf Canyon Elementary
954 students
- Camarena (Enri
Camarena (Enrique S.) Elementary
889 students
- Hedenkamp (Ann
Hedenkamp (Anne and William) Elementary
855 students
- Salt Creek Ele
Salt Creek Elementary
835 students
- Veterans Eleme
Veterans Elementary
832 students
- This school
Fahari L. Jeffers Elementary
467 students
What this shows Fahari L. Jeffers Elementary reports 467 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fahari L. Jeffers Elementary compares
Fahari L. Jeffers Elementary is a growing 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 | 29.2:1 | ▲ 36% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.4% | ▼ 74% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 467 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.2:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
467
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
29.2:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 95% in California - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$15,904
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.2%
Asian 32.1%
Two or More 13.5%
African American 7.7%
White 7.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.4, Fahari L. Jeffers Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
District finance for Chula Vista Elementary reports $15,904 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fahari L. Jeffers Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf Canyon Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Camarena (Enrique S.) Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hedenkamp (Anne and William) Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Salt Creek Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Veterans Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fahari L. Jeffers Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Chula Vista
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Feaster (Mae L.) Charter
Standard public school
1,095 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Wolf Canyon Elementary
Standard public school
954 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Discovery Charter
Standard public school
945 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Arroyo Vista Charter
Standard public school
911 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Camarena (Enrique S.) Elementary
Standard public school
889 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Hedenkamp (Anne and William) Elementary
Standard public school
855 students 21.9:1 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 (~467 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fahari L. Jeffers Elementary
How many students attend Fahari L. Jeffers Elementary?
Fahari L. Jeffers Elementary has 467 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chula Vista, CA. CCD year-over-year: 348 (2022-23) → 424 (2023-24), up 76.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fahari L. Jeffers Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fahari L. Jeffers Elementary is 29.2:1, which is 36% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 86% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fahari L. Jeffers Elementary?
14.4% of students at Fahari L. Jeffers Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fahari L. Jeffers Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fahari L. Jeffers Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 39.2% of enrollment, in Chula Vista, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fahari L. Jeffers Elementary?
Fahari L. Jeffers Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Fahari L. Jeffers Elementary rank among elementary schools in Chula Vista?
By Resource Investment Index, Fahari L. Jeffers Elementary ranks #42 of 42 elementary schools in Chula Vista, 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 Chula Vista on the city page.
What other schools are in Chula Vista Elementary?
Besides Fahari L. Jeffers Elementary, Chula Vista Elementary also operates Wolf Canyon Elementary (954 students), Camarena (Enrique S.) Elementary (889 students), and Hedenkamp (Anne and William) Elementary (855 students). See the Chula Vista Elementary district page for the complete list.