- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jackson, CA
Jackson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jackson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060245008789
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson Elementary earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.8:1
- students per teacher
- 51.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackson Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Elementary ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Jackson, CA.
School address
District: Amador County Unified · California
NCES ID 060245008789 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-72 students YoY
Jackson Elementary shrank from 500 students in 2022-23 to 428 in 2023-24 (-14.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.5 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-72 students YoY 060245008789 · Jackson, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
479 enr · 21.8:1 · 51.2% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Amador High (615 students)
Jackson Elementary shrank from 500 students in 2022-23 to 428 in 2023-24 (-14.4%). Teacher FTE lost 22.5 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Jackson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Amador High
Amador High
615 students
- Argonaut High
Argonaut High
593 students
- Ione Elementar
Ione Elementary
564 students
- This school
Jackson Elementary
479 students
- Sutter Creek E
Sutter Creek Elementary
387 students
- Ione Junior Hi
Ione Junior High
387 students
What this shows Jackson Elementary reports 479 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jackson Elementary compares
Jackson Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 21.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.2% | ▼ 8% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 479 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
479
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 51% in California - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.8%
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
$14,526
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
White 52.6%
Hispanic or Latino 30.5%
Two or More 10.4%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 52.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Jackson Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Amador County Unified reports $14,526 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jackson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amador High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Argonaut High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ione Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sutter Creek Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ione Junior High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar elementary schools in Jackson
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 (~479 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jackson Elementary
How many students attend Jackson Elementary?
Jackson Elementary has 479 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jackson, CA. CCD year-over-year: 500 (2022-23) → 428 (2023-24), down 72.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Elementary is 21.8:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jackson Elementary?
51.2% of students at Jackson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Jackson Elementary is White at 52.6% of enrollment, in Jackson, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson Elementary?
Jackson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Elementary rank among public schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Elementary ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Jackson, 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 Jackson on the city page.
What other schools are in Amador County Unified?
Besides Jackson Elementary, Amador County Unified also operates Amador High (615 students), Argonaut High (593 students), and Ione Elementary (564 students). See the Amador County Unified district page for the complete list.