- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santa Fe Springs, CA
Jersey Avenue Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jersey Avenue Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062193002601
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jersey Avenue Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Santa Fe Springs · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- small classes for California
- 56.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Jersey Avenue Elementary has class sizes smaller than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jersey Avenue Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Santa Fe Springs, CA.
School address
District: Little Lake City Elementary · California
NCES ID 062193002601 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Jersey Avenue Elementary shrank from 343 students in 2022-23 to 299 in 2023-24 (-12.8%).
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).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 062193002601 · Santa Fe Springs, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
260 enr · 17.3:1 · 56.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Center Middle (708 students)
Jersey Avenue Elementary shrank from 343 students in 2022-23 to 299 in 2023-24 (-12.8%). Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Jersey Avenue Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Center Mi
Lake Center Middle
708 students
- Lakeside Middl
Lakeside Middle
509 students
- Lakeview Eleme
Lakeview Elementary
457 students
- Studebaker Ele
Studebaker Elementary
394 students
- William W. Orr
William W. Orr Elementary
353 students
- This school 260
Jersey Avenue Elementary
260 students
What this shows Jersey Avenue Elementary reports 260 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jersey Avenue Elementary compares
Jersey Avenue Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.3% | ▲ 1% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 18% in California - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.3%
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
$20,951
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.5%
White 2.3%
Asian 2.3%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.5, Jersey Avenue Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Little Lake City Elementary reports $20,951 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jersey Avenue Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Center Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeside Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Studebaker Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William W. Orr Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jersey Avenue Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Santa Fe Springs
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~260 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jersey Avenue Elementary
How many students attend Jersey Avenue Elementary?
Jersey Avenue Elementary has 260 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santa Fe Springs, CA. CCD year-over-year: 343 (2022-23) → 299 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jersey Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jersey Avenue Elementary is 17.3:1, which is 20% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 10% 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 Jersey Avenue Elementary?
56.3% of students at Jersey Avenue Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jersey Avenue Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Jersey Avenue Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 93.5% of enrollment, in Santa Fe Springs, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jersey Avenue Elementary?
Jersey Avenue Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Jersey Avenue Elementary rank among elementary schools in Santa Fe Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Jersey Avenue Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Santa Fe Springs, 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 Santa Fe Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Little Lake City Elementary?
Besides Jersey Avenue Elementary, Little Lake City Elementary also operates Lake Center Middle (708 students), Lakeside Middle (509 students), and Lakeview Elementary (457 students). See the Little Lake City Elementary district page for the complete list.