Enrollment
407
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jackson Heights Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jackson Heights Elementary
Jackson Heights Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Red Bluff, California, enrolling 407 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 407 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,937 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #796.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 407 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 65.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Red Bluff's elementary schools, it stands alongside William M. Metteer Elementary (458 students): Jackson Heights Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.4:1 vs 20.8:1).
Red Bluff Union Elementary also operates Vista Preparatory Academy (541 students) and William M. Metteer Elementary (458 students) alongside Jackson Heights 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 Heights Elementary compares
Jackson Heights 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,728
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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 52.1%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Red Bluff Union Elementary, which includes Jackson Heights Elementary.
$15,728
Per student
-5%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.6%
State 67.1%
Federal 15.3%
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 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
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
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 (~407 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Jackson Heights Elementary a good school?
Jackson Heights Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of California schools. 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 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.
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