Enrollment
430
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Orange, CA
Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science
Federal NCES profile for Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062865004433
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of California schools.
- #11 of 17
- elementary schools in Orange · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30.7:1
- large classes for California
- 75.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science has class sizes larger than 96% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science ranks #11 of 17 elementary schools in Orange, CA.
School address
District: Orange Unified · California
NCES ID 062865004433 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science
Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Orange, California, enrolling 430 students.
Class loads run heavy: 30.7:1 is larger than about 96% of California schools and 43% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 430 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 2,040 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #829.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 430 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Orange's elementary schools, it stands alongside Mcpherson Magnet (863 students): Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (30.7:1 vs 27:1).
Orange Unified also operates Canyon High (2,183 students) and Villa Park High (2,023 students) alongside Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science.
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 Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science compares
Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 30.7:1 | ▲ 43% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.9% | ▲ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.7:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
30.7:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 96% in California - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
28.4%
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
$14,036
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 430 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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 86.5%
White 5.3%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 3.5%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.6, Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Orange Unified, which includes Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science.
$14,036
Per student
-15%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.9%
State 35.0%
Federal 11.0%
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 Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Villa Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Modena High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orange High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Rancho Charter | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,183
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,023
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,795
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,728
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,144
- Students per teacher
- 29.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Orange
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mcpherson Magnet
Standard public school
863 students 27:1 students per teacher
California Iinspire Academy
Standard public school
699 students 33.3:1 students per teacher
Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy
Standard public school
493 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Palmyra Elementary
Standard public school
429 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Cambridge Elementary
Standard public school
415 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
West Orange Elementary
Standard public school
410 students 31.5:1 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 (~430 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~30.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science
How many students attend Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science?
Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science has 430 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Orange, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science?
The student-teacher ratio at Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science is 30.7:1, which is 43% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 96% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science?
75.9% of students at Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science?
The largest demographic group at Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science is Hispanic or Latino at 86.5% of enrollment, in Orange, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science?
Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science rank among elementary schools in Orange?
By Resource Investment Index, Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science ranks #11 of 17 elementary schools in Orange, 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 Orange on the city page.
Is Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science a good school?
Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of 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 Orange Unified?
Besides Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science, Orange Unified also operates Canyon High (2,183 students), Villa Park High (2,023 students), and El Modena High (1,795 students). See the Orange Unified district page for the complete list.
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