Enrollment
690
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm) compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm)
Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm) is a mid-sized elementary school in Morgan Hill, California, enrolling 690 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.8:1 is larger than about 94% of California schools and 34% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.1% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the California average.
Enrollment of 690 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,283 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #954, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (41%) and White (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1380 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Morgan Hill Unified spends $13,208 per pupil, 20% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Morgan Hill's elementary schools, it stands alongside Charter School of Morgan Hill (654 students): Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm) is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (28.8:1 vs 19.8:1).
Morgan Hill Unified also operates Ann Sobrato High (1,511 students) and Live Oak High (1,101 students) alongside Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm).
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 Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm) compares
Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm) on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.8:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,208
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Morgan Hill Unified, which includes Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm).
$13,208
Per student
-20%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.2%
State 35.2%
Federal 8.6%
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 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
- 1,511
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
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 (~690 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm) a good school?
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. 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 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.
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