- Enrollment
- 2,317
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ceres, CA
Joel J. Hidahl Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Joel J. Hidahl Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060813011490
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joel J. Hidahl Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 11
- elementary schools in Ceres · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- students per teacher
- 74.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Joel J. Hidahl Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joel J. Hidahl Elementary ranks #5 of 11 elementary schools in Ceres, CA.
School address
District: Ceres Unified · California
NCES ID 060813011490 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Joel J. Hidahl Elementary held near 425 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 060813011490 · Ceres, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
393 enr · 19.6:1 · 74.3% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Valley High (2,317 students)
Joel J. Hidahl Elementary held near 425 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Joel J. Hidahl Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Valley
Central Valley High
2,317 students
- Ceres High
Ceres High
1,660 students
- Cesar Chavez J 685
Cesar Chavez Junior High
685 students
- Lucas Elementa 668
Lucas Elementary
668 students
- Caswell Elemen 653
Caswell Elementary
653 students
- This school 393
Joel J. Hidahl Elementary
393 students
What this shows Joel J. Hidahl Elementary reports 393 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joel J. Hidahl Elementary compares
Joel J. Hidahl Elementary 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 | 19.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.3% | ▲ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 393 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
393
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 32% in California - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.1%
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
$18,030
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.0%
White 6.6%
Asian 4.3%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.1, Joel J. Hidahl Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Ceres Unified reports $18,030 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Joel J. Hidahl Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ceres High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cesar Chavez Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lucas Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caswell Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joel J. Hidahl Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,660
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar elementary schools in Ceres
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lucas Elementary
Standard public school
668 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
Caswell Elementary
Standard public school
653 students 26.1:1 students per teacher
Sinclear Elementary
Standard public school
581 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Samuel Vaughn Elementary
Standard public school
570 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Walter White Elementary
Standard public school
526 students 25:1 students per teacher
Carroll Fowler Elementary
Standard public school
522 students 22.7:1 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 (~393 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joel J. Hidahl Elementary
How many students attend Joel J. Hidahl Elementary?
Joel J. Hidahl Elementary has 393 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ceres, CA. CCD year-over-year: 443 (2022-23) → 425 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joel J. Hidahl Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Joel J. Hidahl Elementary is 19.6:1, which is 9% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 25% 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 Joel J. Hidahl Elementary?
74.3% of students at Joel J. Hidahl Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joel J. Hidahl Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Joel J. Hidahl Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 85.0% of enrollment, in Ceres, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joel J. Hidahl Elementary?
Joel J. Hidahl Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Joel J. Hidahl Elementary rank among elementary schools in Ceres?
By Resource Investment Index, Joel J. Hidahl Elementary ranks #5 of 11 elementary schools in Ceres, 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 Ceres on the city page.
What other schools are in Ceres Unified?
Besides Joel J. Hidahl Elementary, Ceres Unified also operates Central Valley High (2,317 students), Ceres High (1,660 students), and Cesar Chavez Junior High (685 students). See the Ceres Unified district page for the complete list.