Enrollment
746
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Union City, CA
Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062691007481
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of California schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Union City · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.7:1
- large classes for California
- 36.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary has class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Union City, CA.
School address
District: New Haven Unified · California
NCES ID 062691007481 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary
Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Union City, California, enrolling 746 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.7:1 is larger than about 94% of California schools and 33% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 746 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,239 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,203, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%) (diversity index 63/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Union City's elementary schools, it stands alongside Searles Elementary (712 students): Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (28.7:1 vs 23.7:1).
New Haven Unified also operates James Logan High (3,096 students) and Itliong-Vera Cruz (1,097 students) alongside Guy Jr. Emanuele 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 Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary compares
Guy Jr. Emanuele 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 | 28.7:1 | ▲ 33% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.2% | ▼ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 746 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.7:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
746
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
28.7:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 94% in California - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
43.0%
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
$14,577
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Asian 48.4%
Hispanic or Latino 36.5%
White 5.9%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: Asian at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Haven Unified, which includes Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary.
$14,577
Per student
-12%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.0%
State 48.8%
Federal 8.2%
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 Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Logan High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Itliong-Vera Cruz | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cesar Chavez Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Searles Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Delaine Eastin Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,096
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,097
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar elementary schools in Union City
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Searles Elementary
Standard public school
712 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Delaine Eastin Elementary
Standard public school
668 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
Alvarado Elementary
Standard public school
667 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Tom Kitayama Elementary
Standard public school
653 students 27.2:1 students per teacher
Pioneer Elementary
Standard public school
623 students 24:1 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 (~746 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~28.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary
How many students attend Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary?
Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary has 746 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Union City, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary is 28.7:1, which is 33% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 83% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary?
36.2% of students at Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary is Asian at 48.4% of enrollment, in Union City, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary?
Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary rank among elementary schools in Union City?
By Resource Investment Index, Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Union City, 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 Union City on the city page.
Is Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary a good school?
Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of 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 New Haven Unified?
Besides Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary, New Haven Unified also operates James Logan High (3,096 students), Itliong-Vera Cruz (1,097 students), and Cesar Chavez Middle (990 students). See the New Haven Unified district page for the complete list.
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