- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · El Dorado Hills, CA
Jackson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jackson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063231004983
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of California schools.
- #6 of 8
- elementary schools in El Dorado Hills · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.1:1
- large classes for California
- 6.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackson Elementary has class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Elementary ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in El Dorado Hills, CA.
School address
District: Rescue Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 063231004983 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Jackson Elementary grew from 459 students in 2022-23 to 496 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 063231004983 · El Dorado Hills, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
521 enr · 26.1:1 · 6.8% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Marina Village Middle (750 students)
Jackson Elementary grew from 459 students in 2022-23 to 496 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.3 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
- Marina Village
Marina Village Middle
750 students
- Lakeview Eleme
Lakeview Elementary
527 students
- This school
Jackson Elementary
521 students
- Rescue Element
Rescue Elementary
519 students
- Pleasant Grove
Pleasant Grove Middle
470 students
- Lake Forest El
Lake Forest Elementary
421 students
What this shows Jackson Elementary reports 521 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jackson Elementary compares
Jackson Elementary 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 | 26.1:1 | ▲ 21% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.8% | ▼ 88% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 521 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.1:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
521
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% 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
26.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in California - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,698
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 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 71.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Asian 10.9%
Two or More 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 71.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.1, Jackson Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Rescue Union Elementary reports $12,698 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marina Village Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rescue Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Grove Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Forest Elementary | Similar size | Similar 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
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar elementary schools in El Dorado Hills
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Charter Montessori Valley View Campus
Standard public school
692 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Lakeview Elementary
Standard public school
527 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Lake Forest Elementary
Standard public school
421 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Silva Valley Elementary
Standard public school
416 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Oak Meadow Elementary
Standard public school
412 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
William Brooks Elementary
Standard public school
372 students 24.8:1 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 (~521 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jackson Elementary
How many students attend Jackson Elementary?
Jackson Elementary has 521 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in El Dorado Hills, CA. CCD year-over-year: 459 (2022-23) → 496 (2023-24), up 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Elementary is 26.1:1, which is 21% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jackson Elementary?
6.8% 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 71.0% of enrollment, in El Dorado Hills, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson Elementary?
Jackson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 elementary schools in El Dorado Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Elementary ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in El Dorado Hills, 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 El Dorado Hills on the city page.
What other schools are in Rescue Union Elementary?
Besides Jackson Elementary, Rescue Union Elementary also operates Marina Village Middle (750 students), Lakeview Elementary (527 students), and Rescue Elementary (519 students). See the Rescue Union Elementary district page for the complete list.