Enrollment
596
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hughson, CA
Hughson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hughson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060006002209
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hughson Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Hughson · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.9:1
- students per teacher
- 43.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hughson Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hughson Elementary ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Hughson, CA.
School address
District: Hughson Unified · California
NCES ID 060006002209 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hughson Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hughson Elementary
Hughson Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Hughson, California, enrolling 596 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 22.9:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 596 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,409 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,105, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and White (40%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1192 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Hughson's elementary schools, it stands alongside Fox Road Elementary (287 students): Hughson Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.9:1 vs 28.7:1).
Hughson Unified also operates Hughson High (859 students) and Emilie J. Ross Middle (458 students) alongside Hughson 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 Hughson Elementary compares
Hughson 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 | 22.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.1% | ▼ 22% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 596 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
596
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.8%
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
$14,823
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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
Hispanic or Latino 57.4%
White 40.3%
Two or More 1.3%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, Hughson Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hughson Unified, which includes Hughson Elementary.
$14,823
Per student
-10%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.5%
State 54.2%
Federal 12.3%
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 Hughson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hughson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emilie J. Ross Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fox Road Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dickens (Billy Joe) High (Continuation) | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Valley Community Day | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hughson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 859
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 33
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 4
- Students per teacher
- 4:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
Similar elementary schools in Hughson
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~596 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hughson Elementary
How many students attend Hughson Elementary?
Hughson Elementary has 596 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hughson, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hughson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hughson Elementary is 22.9:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hughson Elementary?
43.1% of students at Hughson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hughson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hughson Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 57.4% of enrollment, in Hughson, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hughson Elementary?
Hughson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hughson Elementary rank among public schools in Hughson?
By Resource Investment Index, Hughson Elementary ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Hughson, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hughson on the city page.
Is Hughson Elementary a good school?
Hughson Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Hughson Unified?
Besides Hughson Elementary, Hughson Unified also operates Hughson High (859 students), Emilie J. Ross Middle (458 students), and Fox Road Elementary (287 students). See the Hughson Unified district page for the complete list.
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