- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Yreka, CA
Jackson Street Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jackson Street Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064338007026
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson Street Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 86% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Yreka · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- small classes for California
- 62.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackson Street Elementary has class sizes smaller than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Street Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Yreka, CA.
School address
District: Yreka Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 064338007026 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Jackson Street Elementary held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 25.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 064338007026 · Yreka, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
438 enr · 16.2:1 · 62.1% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Evergreen Elementary (267 students)
Jackson Street Elementary held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 25.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Jackson Street Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Jackson Street Elementary
438 students
- Evergreen Elem
Evergreen Elementary
267 students
- Yreka Communit 4
Yreka Community Day
4 students
What this shows Jackson Street Elementary reports 438 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jackson Street Elementary compares
Jackson Street Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▼ 25% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.1% | ▲ 12% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
438
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 14% in California - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
76.3%
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
$18,593
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 49.8%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%
Two or More 14.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.1%
Asian 3.7%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 49.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Jackson Street Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Yreka Union Elementary reports $18,593 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jackson Street Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yreka Community Day | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson Street Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4
- Students per teacher
- 4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar elementary schools in Yreka
2 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 (~438 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jackson Street Elementary
How many students attend Jackson Street Elementary?
Jackson Street Elementary has 438 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Yreka, CA. CCD year-over-year: 438 (2022-23) → 424 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Street Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Street Elementary is 16.2:1, which is 25% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 3% 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 Street Elementary?
62.1% of students at Jackson Street Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson Street Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Jackson Street Elementary is White at 49.8% of enrollment, in Yreka, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson Street Elementary?
Jackson Street Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jackson Street Elementary rank among elementary schools in Yreka?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Street Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Yreka, 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 Yreka on the city page.
What other schools are in Yreka Union Elementary?
Besides Jackson Street Elementary, Yreka Union Elementary also operates Evergreen Elementary (267 students) and Yreka Community Day (4 students). See the Yreka Union Elementary district page for the complete list.