Enrollment
467
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fahari L. Jeffers Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fahari L. Jeffers Elementary
Fahari L. Jeffers Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Chula Vista, California, enrolling 467 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29.2:1 is larger than about 95% of California schools and 36% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.4% free-meal eligibility runs 74% below the California average.
With 467 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,026 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,023, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (39%) and Asian (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Among Chula Vista's elementary schools, it stands alongside Feaster (Mae L.) Charter (1,095 students): Fahari L. Jeffers Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (29.2:1 vs 19.6:1).
Chula Vista Elementary also operates Wolf Canyon Elementary (954 students) and Camarena (Enrique S.) Elementary (889 students) alongside Fahari L. Jeffers Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fahari L. Jeffers Elementary compares
Fahari L. Jeffers Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,653
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chula Vista Elementary, which includes Fahari L. Jeffers Elementary.
$18,653
Per student
+13%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.0%
State 47.1%
Federal 12.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 954
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~467 students)
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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.
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.
Is Fahari L. Jeffers Elementary a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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