- Enrollment
- 1,511
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Morgan Hill, CA
Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm)
Federal NCES profile for Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062583003876
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm) earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 8
- elementary schools in Morgan Hill · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.8:1
- large classes for California
- 21.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm) has class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm) ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Morgan Hill, CA.
School address
District: Morgan Hill Unified · California
NCES ID 062583003876 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+53 students YoY
Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm) grew from 631 students in 2022-23 to 684 in 2023-24 (+8.4%).
Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 25.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+53 students YoY 062583003876 · Morgan Hill, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
690 enr · 28.8:1 · 21.1% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Ann Sobrato High (1,511 students)
Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm) grew from 631 students in 2022-23 to 684 in 2023-24 (+8.4%). Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 25.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ann Sobrato Hi
Ann Sobrato High
1,511 students
- Live Oak High
Live Oak High
1,101 students
- This school
Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm)
690 students
- Nordstrom Elem
Nordstrom Elementary
645 students
- San Martin Gwi
San Martin Gwinn Environmental Science Academy
643 students
- Lewis H. Britt
Lewis H. Britton Middle
637 students
What this shows Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm) reports 690 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm) compares
Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm) is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.8:1 | ▲ 34% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.1% | ▼ 62% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 690 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.8:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
690
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
28.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% 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
24.5%
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
$16,041
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
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.0%
White 34.5%
Two or More 13.3%
Asian 9.4%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm) is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Morgan Hill Unified reports $16,041 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Sobrato High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Live Oak High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nordstrom Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Martin Gwinn Environmental Science Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lewis H. Britton Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,101
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Morgan Hill
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Charter School of Morgan Hill
Standard public school
654 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Nordstrom Elementary
Standard public school
645 students 23:1 students per teacher
El Toro Health Science Academy
Standard public school
456 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Paradise Valley Engineering Academy
Standard public school
442 students 27.6:1 students per teacher
Barrett Elementary
Standard public school
374 students 22:1 students per teacher
P. a. Walsh Steam Academy
Standard public school
359 students 19.9:1 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 (~690 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm)
How many students attend Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm)?
Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm) has 690 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Morgan Hill, CA. CCD year-over-year: 631 (2022-23) → 684 (2023-24), up 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm)?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm) is 28.8:1, which is 34% 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 Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm)?
21.1% of students at Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm)?
The largest demographic group at Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm) is Hispanic or Latino at 41.0% of enrollment, in Morgan Hill, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm)?
Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm) has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm) rank among elementary schools in Morgan Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm) ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Morgan Hill, 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 Morgan Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in Morgan Hill Unified?
Besides Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm), Morgan Hill Unified also operates Ann Sobrato High (1,511 students), Live Oak High (1,101 students), and Nordstrom Elementary (645 students). See the Morgan Hill Unified district page for the complete list.