- Enrollment
- 2,650
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elk Grove, CA
Jessie Baker
Federal NCES profile for Jessie Baker, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 061233007698
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jessie Baker earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 93% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Elk Grove · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.1:1
- small classes for California
- 41.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Jessie Baker has class sizes smaller than 93% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jessie Baker ranks #2 of 3 schools in Elk Grove, CA.
School address
District: Elk Grove Unified · California
NCES ID 061233007698 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Jessie Baker grew from 141 students in 2022-23 to 168 in 2023-24 (+19.1%).
Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 061233007698 · Elk Grove, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
170 enr · 12.1:1 · 41.8% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin High (2,650 students)
Jessie Baker grew from 141 students in 2022-23 to 168 in 2023-24 (+19.1%). Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Jessie Baker in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin High
Franklin High
2,650 students
- Pleasant Grove
Pleasant Grove High
2,536 students
- Sheldon High
Sheldon High
2,368 students
- Monterey Trail
Monterey Trail High
2,263 students
- Laguna Creek H
Laguna Creek High
2,142 students
- This school 170
Jessie Baker
170 students
What this shows Jessie Baker reports 170 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jessie Baker compares
Jessie Baker is a growing 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 44% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.8% | ▼ 25% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 170 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
170
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 44% below state mean
Top 7% in California - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.8%
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
$15,921
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
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 35.3%
White 26.5%
Asian 17.1%
African American 14.1%
Two or More 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.4, Jessie Baker is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Elk Grove Unified reports $15,921 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jessie Baker Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sheldon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monterey Trail High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laguna Creek High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jessie Baker's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,536
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,368
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,263
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,142
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Elk Grove
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~170 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jessie Baker
How many students attend Jessie Baker?
Jessie Baker has 170 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Elk Grove, CA. CCD year-over-year: 141 (2022-23) → 168 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jessie Baker?
The student-teacher ratio at Jessie Baker is 12.1:1, which is 44% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 23% lower 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 Jessie Baker?
41.8% of students at Jessie Baker are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jessie Baker?
The largest demographic group at Jessie Baker is Hispanic or Latino at 35.3% of enrollment, in Elk Grove, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jessie Baker?
Jessie Baker has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Jessie Baker rank among schools in Elk Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Jessie Baker ranks #2 of 3 schools in Elk Grove, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Elk Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in Elk Grove Unified?
Besides Jessie Baker, Elk Grove Unified also operates Franklin High (2,650 students), Pleasant Grove High (2,536 students), and Sheldon High (2,368 students). See the Elk Grove Unified district page for the complete list.