- Enrollment
- 859
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Hughson Elementary held near 573 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 060006002209 · Hughson, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
596 enr · 22.9:1 · 43.1% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Hughson High (859 students)
Hughson Elementary held near 573 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hughson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hughson High
Hughson High
859 students
- This school
Hughson Elementary
596 students
- Emilie J. Ross
Emilie J. Ross Middle
458 students
- Fox Road Eleme 287
Fox Road Elementary
287 students
- Dickens (Billy 33
Dickens (Billy Joe) High (Continuation)
33 students
- Valley Communi 4
Valley Community Day
4 students
What this shows Hughson Elementary reports 596 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hughson Elementary compares
Hughson 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,025
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.
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.
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
District finance for Hughson Unified reports $16,025 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~596 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 561 (2022-23) → 573 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.