Enrollment
475
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Valley Springs, CA
Jenny Lind Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jenny Lind 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 060687009522
👥 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
Jenny Lind Elementary earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of California schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Valley Springs · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.9:1
- large classes for California
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Jenny Lind Elementary has class sizes larger than 92% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jenny Lind Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Valley Springs, CA.
School address
District: Calaveras Unified · California
NCES ID 060687009522 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jenny Lind Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jenny Lind Elementary
Jenny Lind Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Valley Springs, California, enrolling 475 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.9:1 is larger than about 92% of California schools and 30% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 475 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,336 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,288, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 54/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Valley Springs's elementary schools, it stands alongside Valley Springs Elementary (383 students): Jenny Lind Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (27.9:1 vs 18.2:1).
Calaveras Unified also operates Calaveras High (703 students) and Toyon Middle (522 students) alongside Jenny Lind 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 Jenny Lind Elementary compares
Jenny Lind 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 | 27.9:1 | ▲ 30% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 475 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.9:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
475
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
27.9:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 92% in California - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
43.4%
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
$13,487
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
8
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 58.3%
Hispanic or Latino 34.9%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Jenny Lind Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Calaveras Unified, which includes Jenny Lind Elementary.
$13,487
Per student
-18%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.9%
State 25.2%
Federal 15.9%
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 Jenny Lind Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calaveras High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Toyon Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley Springs Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Andreas Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mokelumne Hill Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jenny Lind Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 149
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar elementary schools in Valley Springs
1 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 (~475 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jenny Lind Elementary
How many students attend Jenny Lind Elementary?
Jenny Lind Elementary has 475 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Valley Springs, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jenny Lind Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jenny Lind Elementary is 27.9:1, which is 30% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 78% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jenny Lind Elementary?
41.2% of students at Jenny Lind Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jenny Lind Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Jenny Lind Elementary is White at 58.3% of enrollment, in Valley Springs, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jenny Lind Elementary?
Jenny Lind Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (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 Jenny Lind Elementary rank among public schools in Valley Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Jenny Lind Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Valley Springs, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Valley Springs on the city page.
Is Jenny Lind Elementary a good school?
Jenny Lind Elementary earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of 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 Calaveras Unified?
Besides Jenny Lind Elementary, Calaveras Unified also operates Calaveras High (703 students), Toyon Middle (522 students), and Valley Springs Elementary (383 students). See the Calaveras Unified district page for the complete list.
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