- Enrollment
- 2,423
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Jim Maples Academy held near 430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 060657010701 · Porterville, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
466 enr · 24.5:1 · 77.7% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Summit Charter Academy (2,423 students)
Jim Maples Academy held near 430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Jim Maples Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Summit Charter
Summit Charter Academy
2,423 students
- Burton Middle 586
Burton Middle
586 students
- William R. Buc 499
William R. Buckley Elementary
499 students
- This school 466
Jim Maples Academy
466 students
- Burton Element 437
Burton Elementary
437 students
- Oak Grove Elem 393
Oak Grove Elementary
393 students
What this shows Jim Maples Academy reports 466 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jim Maples Academy compares
Jim Maples Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,637
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Burton Elementary reports $17,637 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~466 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 430 (2022-23) → 430 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.