- Enrollment
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Martinez, CA
John Swett Elementary
Federal NCES profile for John Swett Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062403003614
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Swett Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Martinez · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.5:1
- students per teacher
- 18.8%
- free-lunch eligible
John Swett Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Swett Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Martinez, CA.
School address
District: Martinez Unified · California
NCES ID 062403003614 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
John Swett Elementary held near 534 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 062403003614 · Martinez, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
533 enr · 20.5:1 · 18.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Alhambra Senior High (1,028 students)
John Swett Elementary held near 534 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
John Swett Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alhambra Senio
Alhambra Senior High
1,028 students
- Martinez Junio
Martinez Junior High
843 students
- This school
John Swett Elementary
533 students
- Morello Park E
Morello Park Elementary
496 students
- John Muir Elem
John Muir Elementary
423 students
- Las Juntas Ele 353
Las Juntas Elementary
353 students
What this shows John Swett Elementary reports 533 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Swett Elementary compares
John Swett 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 | 20.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.8% | ▼ 66% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 533 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
533
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 39% in California - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,203
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 533 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.2%
Hispanic or Latino 27.4%
Two or More 13.9%
Asian 6.0%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, John Swett Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Martinez Unified reports $16,203 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Swett Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alhambra Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martinez Junior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morello Park Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Muir Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Las Juntas Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Swett Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Martinez
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hidden Valley Elementary
Standard public school
831 students 27.7:1 students per teacher
Morello Park Elementary
Standard public school
496 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
John Muir Elementary
Standard public school
423 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Las Juntas Elementary
Standard public school
353 students 20.8:1 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 (~533 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Swett Elementary
How many students attend John Swett Elementary?
John Swett Elementary has 533 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Martinez, CA. CCD year-over-year: 521 (2022-23) → 534 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Swett Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John Swett Elementary is 20.5:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 31% 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 John Swett Elementary?
18.8% of students at John Swett Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Swett Elementary?
The largest demographic group at John Swett Elementary is White at 51.2% of enrollment, in Martinez, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Swett Elementary?
John Swett Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 John Swett Elementary rank among elementary schools in Martinez?
By Resource Investment Index, John Swett Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Martinez, 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 Martinez on the city page.
What other schools are in Martinez Unified?
Besides John Swett Elementary, Martinez Unified also operates Alhambra Senior High (1,028 students), Martinez Junior High (843 students), and Morello Park Elementary (496 students). See the Martinez Unified district page for the complete list.