- Enrollment
- 1,418
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vallejo, CA
Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064074010331
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 16
- elementary schools in Vallejo · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26:1
- large classes for California
- 48.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary has class sizes larger than 85% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary ranks #6 of 16 elementary schools in Vallejo, CA.
School address
District: Vallejo City Unified · California
NCES ID 064074010331 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary held near 689 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 064074010331 · Vallejo, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
676 enr · 26:1 · 48.7% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Jesse M. Bethel High (1,418 students)
Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary held near 689 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 24.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jesse M. Bethe
Jesse M. Bethel High
1,418 students
- Vallejo High
Vallejo High
1,146 students
- Hogan Middle
Hogan Middle
785 students
- This school
Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary
676 students
- Solano Widenma
Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy
615 students
- Highland Eleme 510
Highland Elementary
510 students
What this shows Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary reports 676 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary compares
Joseph H. Wardlaw 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 | 26:1 | ▲ 21% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.7% | ▼ 12% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 676 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
676
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 85% in California - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
60.7%
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
$19,118
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 28.3%
Asian 26.9%
African American 24.4%
Two or More 11.5%
White 6.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 28.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.0, Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Vallejo City Unified reports $19,118 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jesse M. Bethel High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vallejo High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hogan Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,146
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 28.3:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar elementary schools in Vallejo
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Caliber: Changemakers Academy
Standard public school
975 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy
Standard public school
615 students 22:1 students per teacher
Highland Elementary
Standard public school
510 students 28.3:1 students per teacher
Cave Language Academy
Standard public school
505 students 29.7:1 students per teacher
Glen Cove Elementary
Standard public school
441 students 27.6:1 students per teacher
Dan Mini Elementary
Standard public school
433 students 25.5:1 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 (~676 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary
How many students attend Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary?
Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary has 676 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vallejo, CA. CCD year-over-year: 717 (2022-23) → 689 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary is 26:1, which is 21% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary?
48.7% of students at Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 28.3% of enrollment, in Vallejo, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary?
Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (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 Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary rank among elementary schools in Vallejo?
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary ranks #6 of 16 elementary schools in Vallejo, 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 Vallejo on the city page.
What other schools are in Vallejo City Unified?
Besides Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary, Vallejo City Unified also operates Jesse M. Bethel High (1,418 students), Vallejo High (1,146 students), and Hogan Middle (785 students). See the Vallejo City Unified district page for the complete list.