- Enrollment
- 2,874
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Castro Valley, CA
Jensen Ranch Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jensen Ranch Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060780004339
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jensen Ranch Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of California schools.
- #2 of 9
- elementary schools in Castro Valley · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.9:1
- large classes for California
- 14.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Jensen Ranch Elementary has class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jensen Ranch Elementary ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in Castro Valley, CA.
School address
District: Castro Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060780004339 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Jensen Ranch Elementary held near 381 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 060780004339 · Castro Valley, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
373 enr · 24.9:1 · 14.4% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Castro Valley High (2,874 students)
Jensen Ranch Elementary held near 381 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Jensen Ranch Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Castro Valley
Castro Valley High
2,874 students
- Canyon Middle
Canyon Middle
1,418 students
- Creekside Midd 754
Creekside Middle
754 students
- Independent El 662
Independent Elementary
662 students
- Proctor Elemen 613
Proctor Elementary
613 students
- This school 373
Jensen Ranch Elementary
373 students
What this shows Jensen Ranch Elementary reports 373 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jensen Ranch Elementary compares
Jensen Ranch 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 | 24.9:1 | ▲ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.4% | ▼ 74% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.9:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
373
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
24.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in California - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,601
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
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 61.9%
White 13.9%
Two or More 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
African American 2.4%
Largest group: Asian at 61.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Jensen Ranch Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Castro Valley Unified reports $14,601 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jensen Ranch Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castro Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Canyon Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Creekside Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Independent Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Proctor Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jensen Ranch Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,418
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Castro Valley
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Independent Elementary
Standard public school
662 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Proctor Elementary
Standard public school
613 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Vannoy Elementary
Standard public school
536 students 29.8:1 students per teacher
Marshall Elementary
Standard public school
515 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Stanton Elementary
Standard public school
515 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Castro Valley Elementary
Standard public school
502 students 26.4:1 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 (~373 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jensen Ranch Elementary
How many students attend Jensen Ranch Elementary?
Jensen Ranch Elementary has 373 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Castro Valley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 382 (2022-23) → 381 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jensen Ranch Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jensen Ranch Elementary is 24.9:1, which is 16% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jensen Ranch Elementary?
14.4% of students at Jensen Ranch Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jensen Ranch Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Jensen Ranch Elementary is Asian at 61.9% of enrollment, in Castro Valley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jensen Ranch Elementary?
Jensen Ranch Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Jensen Ranch Elementary rank among elementary schools in Castro Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Jensen Ranch Elementary ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in Castro Valley, 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 Castro Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Castro Valley Unified?
Besides Jensen Ranch Elementary, Castro Valley Unified also operates Castro Valley High (2,874 students), Canyon Middle (1,418 students), and Creekside Middle (754 students). See the Castro Valley Unified district page for the complete list.