- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Midway City, CA
Jessie Hayden Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jessie Hayden Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064215002349
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jessie Hayden Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Midway City · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19:1
- small classes for California
- 66.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Jessie Hayden Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jessie Hayden Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Midway City, CA.
School address
District: Westminster · California
NCES ID 064215002349 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Jessie Hayden Elementary shrank from 600 students in 2022-23 to 552 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 064215002349 · Midway City, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
514 enr · 19:1 · 66.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Helen Stacey Middle (947 students)
Jessie Hayden Elementary shrank from 600 students in 2022-23 to 552 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Jessie Hayden Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Helen Stacey M
Helen Stacey Middle
947 students
- Warner Middle
Warner Middle
846 students
- Demille Elemen
Demille Elementary
562 students
- Eastwood Eleme
Eastwood Elementary
542 students
- This school
Jessie Hayden Elementary
514 students
- Johnson Middle
Johnson Middle
505 students
What this shows Jessie Hayden Elementary reports 514 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jessie Hayden Elementary compares
Jessie Hayden 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 | 19:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.8% | ▲ 20% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 514 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
514
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in California - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,742
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
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 55.8%
Hispanic or Latino 38.7%
White 2.5%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 55.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Jessie Hayden Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Westminster reports $18,742 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jessie Hayden Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Stacey Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warner Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Demille Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastwood Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jessie Hayden Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Midway City
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 (~514 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jessie Hayden Elementary
How many students attend Jessie Hayden Elementary?
Jessie Hayden Elementary has 514 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Midway City, CA. CCD year-over-year: 600 (2022-23) → 552 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jessie Hayden Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jessie Hayden Elementary is 19:1, which is 12% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 21% 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 Jessie Hayden Elementary?
66.8% of students at Jessie Hayden Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jessie Hayden Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Jessie Hayden Elementary is Asian at 55.8% of enrollment, in Midway City, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jessie Hayden Elementary?
Jessie Hayden Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Hayden Elementary rank among elementary schools in Midway City?
By Resource Investment Index, Jessie Hayden Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Midway City, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Westminster?
Besides Jessie Hayden Elementary, Westminster also operates Helen Stacey Middle (947 students), Warner Middle (846 students), and Demille Elementary (562 students). See the Westminster district page for the complete list.