- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tracy, CA
Jefferson
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061884002277
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 22
- elementary schools in Tracy · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.4:1
- small classes for California
- 10.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson has class sizes smaller than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson ranks #1 of 22 elementary schools in Tracy, CA.
School address
District: Jefferson Elementary · California
NCES ID 061884002277 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+56 students YoY
Jefferson grew from 466 students in 2022-23 to 522 in 2023-24 (+12.0%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 22.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+56 students YoY 061884002277 · Tracy, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
388 enr · 19.4:1 · 10.9% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Tom Hawkins Elementary (728 students)
Jefferson grew from 466 students in 2022-23 to 522 in 2023-24 (+12.0%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 22.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Jefferson in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tom Hawkins El
Tom Hawkins Elementary
728 students
- Anthony C. Tra
Anthony C. Traina Elementary
721 students
- Monticello Ele
Monticello Elementary
483 students
- This school
Jefferson
388 students
What this shows Jefferson reports 388 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson compares
Jefferson 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 | 19.4:1 | ▼ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.9% | ▼ 80% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 62% | - | - |
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.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
10.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,551
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Asian 44.8%
Hispanic or Latino 28.6%
White 18.3%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Asian at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Jefferson is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson Elementary reports $11,551 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jefferson Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Hawkins Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anthony C. Traina Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monticello Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Tracy
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
George Kelly Elementary
Standard public school
929 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
South/West Park Elementary
Standard public school
806 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Art Freiler
Standard public school
772 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Tom Hawkins Elementary
Standard public school
728 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
North Elementary
Standard public school
722 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Anthony C. Traina Elementary
Standard public school
721 students 21.2:1 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 (~388 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson
How many students attend Jefferson?
Jefferson has 388 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tracy, CA. CCD year-over-year: 466 (2022-23) → 522 (2023-24), up 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson 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 Jefferson?
10.9% of students at Jefferson are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson is Asian at 44.8% of enrollment, in Tracy, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson?
Jefferson has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Jefferson rank among elementary schools in Tracy?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson ranks #1 of 22 elementary schools in Tracy, 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 Tracy on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson Elementary?
Besides Jefferson, Jefferson Elementary also operates Tom Hawkins Elementary (728 students), Anthony C. Traina Elementary (721 students), and Monticello Elementary (483 students). See the Jefferson Elementary district page for the complete list.