Enrollment
170
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jessie Baker compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jessie Baker
Jessie Baker is a small combined-grade school in Elk Grove, California, enrolling 170 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.1:1, Jessie Baker is leaner than roughly 93% of California schools and 44% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 170 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 336 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #230.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (35%) and White (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Elk Grove's public schools, it stands alongside Sava - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy - Egusd (360 students): Jessie Baker is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.1:1 vs 20:1).
Elk Grove Unified also operates Franklin High (2,650 students) and Pleasant Grove High (2,536 students) alongside Jessie Baker.
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 Jessie Baker compares
Jessie Baker on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,134
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elk Grove Unified, which includes Jessie Baker.
$14,134
Per student
-14%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.1%
State 65.7%
Federal 12.2%
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 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
- 2,650
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~170 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Jessie Baker a good school?
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. 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 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.
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