Enrollment
1,177
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santa Maria, CA
Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060558013869
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #14 of 24
- elementary schools in Santa Maria · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29.4:1
- large classes for California
- 56.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary has class sizes larger than 95% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary ranks #14 of 24 elementary schools in Santa Maria, CA.
School address
District: Santa Maria-Bonita · California
NCES ID 060558013869 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary
Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary is a higher-need, large elementary school in Santa Maria, California, enrolling 1,177 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29.4:1 is larger than about 95% of California schools and 37% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.1% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,177 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 624 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #320.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 15/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Santa Maria's elementary schools, it stands alongside Bruce (Robert) Elementary (1,050 students): Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (29.4:1 vs 24.4:1).
Santa Maria-Bonita also operates Bruce (Robert) Elementary (1,050 students) and Alvin Elementary (998 students) alongside Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary.
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 Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary compares
Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 29.4:1 | ▲ 37% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.1% | ▲ 1% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,177 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.4:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,177
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
29.4:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 95% in California - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
37.0%
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
$14,410
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
2
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 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 92.2%
White 3.7%
Asian 2.7%
Two or More 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.8, Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Santa Maria-Bonita, which includes Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary.
$14,410
Per student
-13%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.7%
State 68.7%
Federal 11.6%
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 Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce (Robert) Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alvin Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fesler (Isaac) Junior High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kunst (Tommie) Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,050
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 974
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 917
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Santa Maria
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Bruce (Robert) Elementary
Standard public school
1,050 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Alvin Elementary
Standard public school
998 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary
Standard public school
917 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Rice (William) Elementary
Standard public school
887 students 24:1 students per teacher
Miller (Isaac) Elementary
Standard public school
883 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Adam (William Laird) Elementary
Standard public school
874 students 24.3:1 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 (~1,177 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary
How many students attend Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary?
Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary has 1,177 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santa Maria, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary is 29.4:1, which is 37% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 87% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary?
56.1% of students at Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 92.2% of enrollment, in Santa Maria, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary?
Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary rank among elementary schools in Santa Maria?
By Resource Investment Index, Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary ranks #14 of 24 elementary schools in Santa Maria, 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 Maria on the city page.
Is Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary a good school?
Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of California schools. It is also less 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 Santa Maria-Bonita?
Besides Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary, Santa Maria-Bonita also operates Bruce (Robert) Elementary (1,050 students), Alvin Elementary (998 students), and Fesler (Isaac) Junior High (974 students). See the Santa Maria-Bonita district page for the complete list.
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