- Enrollment
- 110
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Julian, CA
Julian Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Julian Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061914002306
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Julian Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Julian · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- small classes for California
- 64.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Julian Elementary has class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Julian Elementary ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Julian, CA.
School address
District: Julian Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 061914002306 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Julian Elementary held near 186 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 9.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 061914002306 · Julian, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
189 enr · 18.9:1 · 64.2% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Julian Junior High (110 students)
Julian Elementary held near 186 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 9.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
How Julian Elementary compares
Julian 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 | 18.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.2% | ▲ 16% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 189 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
189
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 26% in California - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.4%
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
$20,964
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
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
Hispanic or Latino 43.4%
White 39.7%
Two or More 14.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Julian Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Julian Union Elementary reports $20,964 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Julian Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Julian Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~189 students)
Frequently asked questions about Julian Elementary
How many students attend Julian Elementary?
Julian Elementary has 189 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Julian, CA. CCD year-over-year: 187 (2022-23) → 186 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Julian Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Julian Elementary is 18.9:1, which is 12% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 20% 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 Julian Elementary?
64.2% of students at Julian Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Julian Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Julian Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 43.4% of enrollment, in Julian, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Julian Elementary?
Julian Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Julian Elementary rank among public schools in Julian?
By Resource Investment Index, Julian Elementary ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Julian, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Julian on the city page.
What other schools are in Julian Union Elementary?
Besides Julian Elementary, Julian Union Elementary also operates Julian Junior High (110 students). See the Julian Union Elementary district page for the complete list.