- Enrollment
- 2,044
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vacaville, CA
Jean Callison Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jean Callison Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064059010123
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jean Callison Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 13
- elementary schools in Vacaville · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.2:1
- large classes for California
- 27.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Jean Callison Elementary has class sizes larger than 93% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jean Callison Elementary ranks #6 of 13 elementary schools in Vacaville, CA.
School address
District: Vacaville Unified · California
NCES ID 064059010123 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Jean Callison Elementary grew from 680 students in 2022-23 to 728 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 27.1 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 064059010123 · Vacaville, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
762 enr · 28.2:1 · 27.6% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Vacaville High (2,044 students)
Jean Callison Elementary grew from 680 students in 2022-23 to 728 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE added 27.1 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Jean Callison Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vacaville High
Vacaville High
2,044 students
- Will C. Wood H
Will C. Wood High
1,671 students
- Willis Jepson
Willis Jepson Middle
954 students
- Edwin Markham
Edwin Markham Elementary
882 students
- Browns Valley 806
Browns Valley Elementary
806 students
- This school 762
Jean Callison Elementary
762 students
What this shows Jean Callison Elementary reports 762 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jean Callison Elementary compares
Jean Callison Elementary is a growing 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 | 28.2:1 | ▲ 31% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.6% | ▼ 50% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 762 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.2:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
762
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
28.2:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 93% in California - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
24.7%
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
$15,182
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
21
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.8%
White 29.1%
Two or More 11.9%
Asian 11.2%
African American 6.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.6, Jean Callison Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Vacaville Unified reports $15,182 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jean Callison Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vacaville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Will C. Wood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willis Jepson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edwin Markham Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Browns Valley Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jean Callison Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,671
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 954
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar elementary schools in Vacaville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Edwin Markham Elementary
Standard public school
882 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Browns Valley Elementary
Standard public school
806 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
Kairos Public
Standard public school
786 students 30.2:1 students per teacher
Eugene Padan Elementary
Standard public school
751 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Cambridge Elementary
Standard public school
738 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Foxboro Elementary
Standard public school
717 students 23.1:1 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 (~762 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jean Callison Elementary
How many students attend Jean Callison Elementary?
Jean Callison Elementary has 762 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vacaville, CA. CCD year-over-year: 680 (2022-23) → 728 (2023-24), up 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jean Callison Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jean Callison Elementary is 28.2:1, which is 31% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 80% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jean Callison Elementary?
27.6% of students at Jean Callison Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jean Callison Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Jean Callison Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 39.8% of enrollment, in Vacaville, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jean Callison Elementary?
Jean Callison Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Jean Callison Elementary rank among elementary schools in Vacaville?
By Resource Investment Index, Jean Callison Elementary ranks #6 of 13 elementary schools in Vacaville, 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 Vacaville on the city page.
What other schools are in Vacaville Unified?
Besides Jean Callison Elementary, Vacaville Unified also operates Vacaville High (2,044 students), Will C. Wood High (1,671 students), and Willis Jepson Middle (954 students). See the Vacaville Unified district page for the complete list.