Enrollment
434
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Stockton, CA
John Mccandless Charter
Federal NCES profile for John Mccandless Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062169013919Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Mccandless Charter earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #49 of 83
- elementary schools in Stockton · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.7:1
- students per teacher
- 32.8%
- free-lunch eligible
John Mccandless Charter has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Mccandless Charter ranks #49 of 83 elementary schools in Stockton, CA.
School address
District: Lincoln Unified · California
NCES ID 062169013919 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Mccandless Charter compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at John Mccandless Charter
John Mccandless Charter is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Stockton, California, enrolling 434 students.
At 21.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 434 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.
Among 1,208 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,077, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (54%) and White (18%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 482 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lincoln Unified spends $12,746 per pupil, 23% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Stockton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Great Valley Elementary (983 students): John Mccandless Charter is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.7:1 vs 27.3:1).
Lincoln Unified also operates Lincoln High (2,801 students) and Brookside (768 students) alongside John Mccandless Charter.
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 John Mccandless Charter compares
John Mccandless Charter on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.8% | ▼ 41% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 50% in California - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.2%
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
$12,746
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 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 53.5%
White 18.4%
Two or More 11.3%
Asian 10.1%
African American 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, John Mccandless Charter is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lincoln Unified, which includes John Mccandless Charter.
$12,746
Per student
-23%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.0%
State 66.3%
Federal 9.7%
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 John Mccandless Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brookside | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mable Barron | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tully C. Knoles | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sierra Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Mccandless Charter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,801
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Similar elementary schools in Stockton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Great Valley Elementary
Standard public school
983 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Commodore Stockton Skills
Standard public school
971 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
King Elementary
Standard public school
942 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Wilhelmina Henry Elementary
Standard public school
881 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
John C. Fremont Elementary
Standard public school
813 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Manlio Silva Elementary
Standard public school
799 students 26.6:1 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 (~434 students)
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Frequently asked questions about John Mccandless Charter
How many students attend John Mccandless Charter?
John Mccandless Charter has 434 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Stockton, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Mccandless Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at John Mccandless Charter is 21.7:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Mccandless Charter?
32.8% of students at John Mccandless Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Mccandless Charter?
The largest demographic group at John Mccandless Charter is Hispanic or Latino at 53.5% of enrollment, in Stockton, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Mccandless Charter?
John Mccandless Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 John Mccandless Charter rank among elementary schools in Stockton?
By Resource Investment Index, John Mccandless Charter ranks #49 of 83 elementary schools in Stockton, 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 Stockton on the city page.
Is John Mccandless Charter a good school?
John Mccandless Charter earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Lincoln Unified?
Besides John Mccandless Charter, Lincoln Unified also operates Lincoln High (2,801 students), Brookside (768 students), and Mable Barron (657 students). See the Lincoln Unified district page for the complete list.
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