- Enrollment
- 1,907
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lathrop, CA
Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062361010390
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Lathrop · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.4:1
- large classes for California
- 42.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary has class sizes larger than 87% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Lathrop, CA.
School address
District: Manteca Unified · California
NCES ID 062361010390 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary held near 911 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.4 → 35.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 062361010390 · Lathrop, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
923 enr · 26.4:1 · 42.8% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Manteca High (1,907 students)
Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary held near 911 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.4 → 35.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manteca High
Manteca High
1,907 students
- Sierra High
Sierra High
1,670 students
- East Union Hig
East Union High
1,524 students
- Lathrop High
Lathrop High
1,486 students
- Veritas Elemen
Veritas Elementary
1,266 students
- This school
Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary
923 students
What this shows Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary reports 923 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary compares
Joseph Widmer Jr. 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 | 26.4:1 | ▲ 23% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.8% | ▼ 23% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 923 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.4:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
923
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
26.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in California - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
31.7%
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
$14,789
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
0
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.4%
Asian 32.7%
White 8.5%
African American 6.3%
Two or More 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Manteca Unified reports $14,789 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manteca High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sierra High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Union High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lathrop High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Veritas Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,670
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,524
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,486
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,266
- Students per teacher
- 34.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Lathrop
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1,025 students 46.6:1 students per teacher
Lathrop Elementary
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1,000 students 27:1 students per teacher
River Islands Technology Academy Ii
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Nextgeneration Steam Academy
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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 (~923 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary
How many students attend Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary?
Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary has 923 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lathrop, CA. CCD year-over-year: 893 (2022-23) → 911 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary is 26.4:1, which is 23% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 68% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary?
42.8% of students at Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 46.4% of enrollment, in Lathrop, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary?
Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Widmer Jr. Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lathrop?
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Lathrop, 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 Lathrop on the city page.
What other schools are in Manteca Unified?
Besides Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary, Manteca Unified also operates Manteca High (1,907 students), Sierra High (1,670 students), and East Union High (1,524 students). See the Manteca Unified district page for the complete list.