- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jamul, CA
Jamul Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jamul Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061873002273
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jamul Elementary earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of California schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Jamul · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.7:1
- large classes for California
- 51.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Jamul Elementary has class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jamul Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Jamul, CA.
School address
District: Jamul-Dulzura Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 061873002273 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Jamul Elementary held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 061873002273 · Jamul, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
386 enr · 25.7:1 · 51.3% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Grove Middle (215 students)
Jamul Elementary held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
How Jamul Elementary compares
Jamul 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 | 25.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.3% | ▼ 8% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.7:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
386
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in California - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
45.1%
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
$16,163
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.4%
White 27.5%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, Jamul Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Jamul-Dulzura Union Elementary reports $16,163 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jamul Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jamul Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~386 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jamul Elementary
How many students attend Jamul Elementary?
Jamul Elementary has 386 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jamul, CA. CCD year-over-year: 382 (2022-23) → 394 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jamul Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jamul Elementary is 25.7:1, which is 20% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jamul Elementary?
51.3% of students at Jamul Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jamul Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Jamul Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 63.4% of enrollment, in Jamul, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jamul Elementary?
Jamul Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (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 Jamul Elementary rank among public schools in Jamul?
By Resource Investment Index, Jamul Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Jamul, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Jamul-Dulzura Union Elementary?
Besides Jamul Elementary, Jamul-Dulzura Union Elementary also operates Oak Grove Middle (215 students). See the Jamul-Dulzura Union Elementary district page for the complete list.