- Enrollment
- 2,115
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dinuba, CA
Jefferson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060006501238
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 7
- elementary schools in Dinuba · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.1:1
- students per teacher
- 70.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Dinuba, CA.
School address
District: Dinuba Unified · California
NCES ID 060006501238 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Jefferson Elementary held near 548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 060006501238 · Dinuba, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
507 enr · 21.1:1 · 70.1% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Dinuba High (2,115 students)
Jefferson Elementary held near 548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dinuba High
Dinuba High
2,115 students
- Washington Int
Washington Intermediate
916 students
- Roosevelt Elem 604
Roosevelt Elementary
604 students
- Lincoln Elemen 563
Lincoln Elementary
563 students
- Wilson Element 545
Wilson Elementary
545 students
- This school 507
Jefferson Elementary
507 students
What this shows Jefferson Elementary reports 507 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Elementary compares
Jefferson 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 | 21.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.1% | ▲ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 507 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
507
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 44% in California - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
40.2%
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
$16,098
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 507 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.9%
White 3.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.9, Jefferson Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dinuba Unified reports $16,098 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jefferson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dinuba High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar elementary schools in Dinuba
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
604 students 27.5:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
563 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Wilson Elementary
Standard public school
545 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
John F. Kennedy Elementary
Standard public school
488 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Monson-Sultana Elementary
Standard public school
440 students 21:1 students per teacher
Grand View Elementary
Standard public school
356 students 23.7:1 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 (~507 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elementary
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary has 507 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dinuba, CA. CCD year-over-year: 561 (2022-23) → 548 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary is 21.1:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% 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 Elementary?
70.1% of students at Jefferson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 95.9% of enrollment, in Dinuba, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jefferson Elementary rank among elementary schools in Dinuba?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Dinuba, 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 Dinuba on the city page.
What other schools are in Dinuba Unified?
Besides Jefferson Elementary, Dinuba Unified also operates Dinuba High (2,115 students), Washington Intermediate (916 students), and Roosevelt Elementary (604 students). See the Dinuba Unified district page for the complete list.