Enrollment
479
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jackson Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jackson Elementary
Jackson Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Jackson, California, enrolling 479 students.
At 21.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.2% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 479 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,515 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,189, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 958 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Amador County Unified spends $12,622 per pupil, 24% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Jackson's elementary schools, it stands alongside Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet (259 students): Jackson Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.8:1 vs 23.5:1).
Amador County Unified also operates Amador High (615 students) and Argonaut High (593 students) alongside Jackson Elementary.
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 Elementary compares
Jackson Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,622
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Amador County Unified, which includes Jackson Elementary.
$12,622
Per student
-24%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.9%
State 26.6%
Federal 17.5%
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 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
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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.
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 (~479 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Jackson Elementary a good school?
Jackson Elementary earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 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.
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