Enrollment
690
California · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 062583003876
Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm) — Morgan Hill, CA
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.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 39
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Morgan Hill Unified · California
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.3:1
vs 21.6:1 California avg
+22% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm) reports 690 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 24.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 26.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 22% above the California state mean of 21.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 65% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 21.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 62% below the California average and 59% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 1380 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 24.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Morgan Hill Unified spends $15,316 per pupil district-wide, below the California average of $18,039 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 56.2% from local sources (property taxes), 35.2% from the state, and 8.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm) compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against California state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.3:1 | ▲ 22% | 21.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.1% | ▼ 62% | 55.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 690 | top 76% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
21.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 62% 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
26.3:1
students per teacher
— 22% above state mean
Top 91% in California — lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
24.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,316
per pupil, district-wide
— below California avg of $18,039
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 1380 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Enrollment 690 Top 76% in California — larger than 24% of 10,006 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Students per teacher 26.3:1 +22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 21.1% -62% vs state
NCES ID 062583003876
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 1380:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 24.5%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 7
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Morgan Hill Unified, which includes Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm).
$15,316
Per student
-15%
vs California
Avg $18,039
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,511
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,101
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
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School discipline data
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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 a 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 26.3:1, which is 22% higher than the California average of 21.6:1 and 65% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Morgan Hill, CA.
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 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.