- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Red Bluff, CA
Jackson Heights Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jackson Heights Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063198004921
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson Heights Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of California schools.
- #4 of 8
- elementary schools in Red Bluff · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.4:1
- small classes for California
- 75.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackson Heights Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Heights Elementary ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Red Bluff, CA.
School address
District: Red Bluff Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 063198004921 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Jackson Heights Elementary shrank from 453 students in 2022-23 to 427 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 063198004921 · Red Bluff, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
407 enr · 19.4:1 · 75.7% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Vista Preparatory Academy (541 students)
Jackson Heights Elementary shrank from 453 students in 2022-23 to 427 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Jackson Heights Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vista Preparat
Vista Preparatory Academy
541 students
- William M. Met
William M. Metteer Elementary
458 students
- This school
Jackson Heights Elementary
407 students
- Bidwell Elemen
Bidwell Elementary
387 students
- Red Bluff Comm 16
Red Bluff Community Day
16 students
What this shows Jackson Heights Elementary reports 407 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jackson Heights Elementary compares
Jackson Heights 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 | 19.4:1 | ▼ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.7% | ▲ 36% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 407 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
407
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 30% in California - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
65.6%
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
$19,916
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 407 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.1%
Hispanic or Latino 38.6%
Two or More 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Jackson Heights Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Red Bluff Union Elementary reports $19,916 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jackson Heights Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Preparatory Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William M. Metteer Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bidwell Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Bluff Community Day | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson Heights Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- -
Similar elementary schools in Red Bluff
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
William M. Metteer Elementary
Standard public school
458 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Antelope Elementary
Standard public school
442 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Bidwell Elementary
Standard public school
387 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Reeds Creek Elementary
Standard public school
195 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Bend Elementary
Standard public school
102 students 17:1 students per teacher
Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava)
Standard public school
97 students 24.3:1 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 (~407 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jackson Heights Elementary
How many students attend Jackson Heights Elementary?
Jackson Heights Elementary has 407 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Red Bluff, CA. CCD year-over-year: 453 (2022-23) → 427 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Heights Elementary is 19.4:1, which is 10% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jackson Heights Elementary?
75.7% of students at Jackson Heights Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson Heights Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Jackson Heights Elementary is White at 52.1% of enrollment, in Red Bluff, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson Heights Elementary?
Jackson Heights Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Heights Elementary rank among elementary schools in Red Bluff?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Heights Elementary ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Red Bluff, 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 Red Bluff on the city page.
What other schools are in Red Bluff Union Elementary?
Besides Jackson Heights Elementary, Red Bluff Union Elementary also operates Vista Preparatory Academy (541 students), William M. Metteer Elementary (458 students), and Bidwell Elementary (387 students). See the Red Bluff Union Elementary district page for the complete list.