- Enrollment
- 2,650
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elk Grove, CA
Joseph Sims Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Joseph Sims 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 061233008276
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joseph Sims Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #13 of 24
- elementary schools in Elk Grove · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.7:1
- students per teacher
- 35.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Joseph Sims Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph Sims Elementary ranks #13 of 24 elementary schools in Elk Grove, CA.
School address
District: Elk Grove Unified · California
NCES ID 061233008276 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Joseph Sims Elementary held near 731 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.8 → 34.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 061233008276 · Elk Grove, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
691 enr · 19.7:1 · 35.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin High (2,650 students)
Joseph Sims Elementary held near 731 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.8 → 34.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Joseph Sims Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin High
Franklin High
2,650 students
- Pleasant Grove
Pleasant Grove High
2,536 students
- Sheldon High
Sheldon High
2,368 students
- Monterey Trail
Monterey Trail High
2,263 students
- Laguna Creek H
Laguna Creek High
2,142 students
- This school 691
Joseph Sims Elementary
691 students
What this shows Joseph Sims Elementary reports 691 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joseph Sims Elementary compares
Joseph Sims 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 | 19.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.8% | ▼ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 691 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
691
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 33% in California - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.7%
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
$15,921
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 30.7%
Asian 26.9%
White 21.1%
Two or More 9.7%
African American 9.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 30.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.0, Joseph Sims Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elk Grove Unified reports $15,921 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Joseph Sims Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sheldon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monterey Trail High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laguna Creek High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joseph Sims Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,536
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,368
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,263
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,142
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Elk Grove
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Irene B. West Elementary
Standard public school
1,063 students 28.7:1 students per teacher
Miwok Village Elementary
Standard public school
1,050 students 38.9:1 students per teacher
Zehnder Ranch Elementary
Standard public school
1,019 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Arthur C. Butler Elementary
Standard public school
949 students 27.9:1 students per teacher
Roy Herburger Elementary
Standard public school
937 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Franklin Elementary
Standard public school
932 students 26.6:1 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 (~691 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joseph Sims Elementary
How many students attend Joseph Sims Elementary?
Joseph Sims Elementary has 691 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elk Grove, CA. CCD year-over-year: 759 (2022-23) → 731 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph Sims Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph Sims Elementary is 19.7:1, which is 8% 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 Joseph Sims Elementary?
35.8% of students at Joseph Sims Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joseph Sims Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Joseph Sims Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 30.7% of enrollment, in Elk Grove, 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 Sims Elementary?
Joseph Sims Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Sims Elementary rank among elementary schools in Elk Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph Sims Elementary ranks #13 of 24 elementary schools in Elk Grove, 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 Elk Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in Elk Grove Unified?
Besides Joseph Sims Elementary, Elk Grove Unified also operates Franklin High (2,650 students), Pleasant Grove High (2,536 students), and Sheldon High (2,368 students). See the Elk Grove Unified district page for the complete list.