- Enrollment
- 2,505
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santa Ana, CA
Jim Thorpe Fundamental
Federal NCES profile for Jim Thorpe Fundamental, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063531008248
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jim Thorpe Fundamental earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #40 of 51
- elementary schools in Santa Ana · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.4:1
- students per teacher
- 48.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Jim Thorpe Fundamental has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jim Thorpe Fundamental ranks #40 of 51 elementary schools in Santa Ana, CA.
School address
District: Santa Ana Unified · California
NCES ID 063531008248 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Jim Thorpe Fundamental held near 789 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.8 → 33.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-36 students YoY 063531008248 · Santa Ana, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
738 enr · 22.4:1 · 48.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Santa Ana High (2,505 students)
Jim Thorpe Fundamental held near 789 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.8 → 33.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Jim Thorpe Fundamental in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Santa Ana High
Santa Ana High
2,505 students
- Segerstrom Hig
Segerstrom High
2,376 students
- Valley High
Valley High
1,908 students
- Hector G. Godi
Hector G. Godinez
1,687 students
- Century High
Century High
1,519 students
- This school 738
Jim Thorpe Fundamental
738 students
What this shows Jim Thorpe Fundamental reports 738 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jim Thorpe Fundamental compares
Jim Thorpe Fundamental 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.6% | ▼ 12% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 738 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
738
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 57% in California - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.8%
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
$22,289
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.6%
Asian 6.1%
Two or More 2.0%
White 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.3, Jim Thorpe Fundamental is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Santa Ana Unified reports $22,289 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jim Thorpe Fundamental Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Ana High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Segerstrom High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hector G. Godinez | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Century High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jim Thorpe Fundamental's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,908
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,519
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Santa Ana
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mcfadden Institute of Technology
Standard public school
1,074 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
El Sol Santa Ana Science and Arts Academy
Standard public school
980 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Santiago Elementary
Standard public school
906 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Romero-Cruz Academy
Standard public school
827 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Greenville Fundamental Elementary
Standard public school
817 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Manuel Esqueda Elementary
Standard public school
811 students 19.8:1 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 (~738 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jim Thorpe Fundamental
How many students attend Jim Thorpe Fundamental?
Jim Thorpe Fundamental has 738 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santa Ana, CA. CCD year-over-year: 825 (2022-23) → 789 (2023-24), nearly flat (-36).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jim Thorpe Fundamental?
The student-teacher ratio at Jim Thorpe Fundamental is 22.4:1, which is 4% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jim Thorpe Fundamental?
48.6% of students at Jim Thorpe Fundamental are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jim Thorpe Fundamental?
The largest demographic group at Jim Thorpe Fundamental is Hispanic or Latino at 89.6% of enrollment, in Santa Ana, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jim Thorpe Fundamental?
Jim Thorpe Fundamental has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Jim Thorpe Fundamental rank among elementary schools in Santa Ana?
By Resource Investment Index, Jim Thorpe Fundamental ranks #40 of 51 elementary schools in Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana on the city page.
What other schools are in Santa Ana Unified?
Besides Jim Thorpe Fundamental, Santa Ana Unified also operates Santa Ana High (2,505 students), Segerstrom High (2,376 students), and Valley High (1,908 students). See the Santa Ana Unified district page for the complete list.