Enrollment
466
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Porterville, CA
Jim Maples Academy
Federal NCES profile for Jim Maples Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060657010701
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jim Maples Academy earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools.
- #10 of 19
- elementary schools in Porterville · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.5:1
- large classes for California
- 77.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Jim Maples Academy has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jim Maples Academy ranks #10 of 19 elementary schools in Porterville, CA.
School address
District: Burton Elementary · California
NCES ID 060657010701 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jim Maples Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jim Maples Academy
Jim Maples Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Porterville, California, enrolling 466 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.5:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 466 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 2,138 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #1,136.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1165 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Porterville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Santa Fe Elementary (809 students): Jim Maples Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.5:1 vs 23.1:1).
Burton Elementary also operates Summit Charter Academy (2,423 students) and Burton Middle (586 students) alongside Jim Maples Academy.
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 Jim Maples Academy compares
Jim Maples Academy on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.7% | ▲ 40% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in California - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
30.7%
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
$15,171
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
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 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 80.0%
Two or More 8.8%
White 7.3%
Asian 2.4%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.6, Jim Maples Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burton Elementary, which includes Jim Maples Academy.
$15,171
Per student
-8%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.1%
State 77.2%
Federal 14.8%
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 Jim Maples Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Charter Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burton Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William R. Buckley Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burton Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jim Maples Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,423
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Porterville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Santa Fe Elementary
Standard public school
809 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Westfield Elementary
Standard public school
661 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Olive Street Elementary
Standard public school
624 students 26:1 students per teacher
Vandalia Elementary
Standard public school
556 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
John J. Doyle Elementary
Standard public school
552 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Alta Vista Elementary
Standard public school
531 students 24.1:1 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 (~466 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jim Maples Academy
How many students attend Jim Maples Academy?
Jim Maples Academy has 466 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Porterville, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jim Maples Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Jim Maples Academy is 24.5:1, which is 14% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jim Maples Academy?
77.7% of students at Jim Maples Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jim Maples Academy?
The largest demographic group at Jim Maples Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 80.0% of enrollment, in Porterville, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jim Maples Academy?
Jim Maples Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jim Maples Academy rank among elementary schools in Porterville?
By Resource Investment Index, Jim Maples Academy ranks #10 of 19 elementary schools in Porterville, 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 Porterville on the city page.
Is Jim Maples Academy a good school?
Jim Maples Academy earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 Burton Elementary?
Besides Jim Maples Academy, Burton Elementary also operates Summit Charter Academy (2,423 students), Burton Middle (586 students), and William R. Buckley Elementary (499 students). See the Burton Elementary district page for the complete list.
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