Enrollment
373
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jensen Ranch Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jensen Ranch Elementary
Jensen Ranch Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Castro Valley, California, enrolling 373 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.9:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.4% free-meal eligibility runs 74% below the California average.
With 373 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 733 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #493.
Its student body is led by Asian (62%) and White (14%) (diversity index 57/100).
15.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Castro Valley Unified spends $13,179 per pupil, 20% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Castro Valley's elementary schools, it stands alongside Independent Elementary (662 students): Jensen Ranch Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.9:1 vs 24.5:1).
Castro Valley Unified also operates Castro Valley High (2,874 students) and Canyon Middle (1,418 students) alongside Jensen Ranch 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 Jensen Ranch Elementary compares
Jensen Ranch 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,179
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Castro Valley Unified, which includes Jensen Ranch Elementary.
$13,179
Per student
-20%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.6%
State 62.3%
Federal 11.1%
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 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
- 2,874
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
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 (~373 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Jensen Ranch Elementary a good school?
Jensen Ranch Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 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.
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