- Enrollment
- 1,987
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Highlands, CA
Frederick Joyce Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Frederick Joyce 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 060133205096
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frederick Joyce Elementary earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 8
- elementary schools in North Highlands · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.3:1
- students per teacher
- 85.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Frederick Joyce Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frederick Joyce Elementary ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in North Highlands, CA.
School address
District: Twin Rivers Unified · California
NCES ID 060133205096 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Frederick Joyce Elementary held near 513 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 060133205096 · North Highlands, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
537 enr · 23.3:1 · 85.7% lunch · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: Grant Union High (1,987 students)
Frederick Joyce Elementary held near 513 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Frederick Joyce Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grant Union Hi
Grant Union High
1,987 students
- Rio Linda High
Rio Linda High
1,594 students
- Foothill High
Foothill High
1,417 students
- Smythe Academy
Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences
1,091 students
- Las Palmas Ele
Las Palmas Elementary
1,001 students
- This school 537
Frederick Joyce Elementary
537 students
What this shows Frederick Joyce Elementary reports 537 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frederick Joyce Elementary compares
Frederick Joyce Elementary 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 | 23.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.7% | ▲ 54% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 537 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
537
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 65% in California - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
47.7%
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
$19,272
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 + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 35.8%
Asian 25.9%
White 14.2%
Two or More 12.1%
African American 9.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.0, Frederick Joyce Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Twin Rivers Unified reports $19,272 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frederick Joyce Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Union High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rio Linda High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Foothill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Las Palmas Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frederick Joyce Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,594
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,417
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,001
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar elementary schools in North Highlands
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Madison Elementary
Standard public school
754 students 26:1 students per teacher
Oakdale Elementary
Standard public school
559 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Village Elementary
Standard public school
463 students 27.2:1 students per teacher
Kohler Elementary
Standard public school
400 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Warren a. Allison Elementary
Standard public school
391 students 23:1 students per teacher
Sierra View Elementary
Standard public school
318 students 26.5:1 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 (~537 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frederick Joyce Elementary
How many students attend Frederick Joyce Elementary?
Frederick Joyce Elementary has 537 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Highlands, CA. CCD year-over-year: 509 (2022-23) → 513 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frederick Joyce Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Frederick Joyce Elementary is 23.3:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frederick Joyce Elementary?
85.7% of students at Frederick Joyce Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frederick Joyce Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Frederick Joyce Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 35.8% of enrollment, in North Highlands, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frederick Joyce Elementary?
Frederick Joyce 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 Frederick Joyce Elementary rank among elementary schools in North Highlands?
By Resource Investment Index, Frederick Joyce Elementary ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in North Highlands, 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 North Highlands on the city page.
What other schools are in Twin Rivers Unified?
Besides Frederick Joyce Elementary, Twin Rivers Unified also operates Grant Union High (1,987 students), Rio Linda High (1,594 students), and Foothill High (1,417 students). See the Twin Rivers Unified district page for the complete list.