Enrollment
438
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jackson Street Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jackson Street Elementary
Jackson Street Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Yreka, California, enrolling 438 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 16.2:1, Jackson Street Elementary is leaner than roughly 86% of California schools and 25% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.1% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 438 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.
Against 1,833 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #1,145.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 76.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Yreka's elementary schools, it stands alongside Evergreen Elementary (267 students): Jackson Street Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.2:1 vs 11.6:1).
Yreka Union Elementary also operates Evergreen Elementary (267 students) and Yreka Community Day (4 students) alongside Jackson Street 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 Street Elementary compares
Jackson Street 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,310
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Yreka Union Elementary, which includes Jackson Street Elementary.
$15,310
Per student
-7%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.9%
State 62.3%
Federal 16.7%
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 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
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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.
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 (~438 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Jackson Street Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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