- Enrollment
- 2,428
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mountain House, CA
Julius Cordes Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Julius Cordes Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060141014521
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Julius Cordes Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of California schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Mountain House · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 25.8:1
- large classes for California
- 2.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Julius Cordes Elementary has class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Julius Cordes Elementary ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Mountain House, CA.
School address
District: Lammersville Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 060141014521 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Julius Cordes Elementary held near 861 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.6 → 33.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 060141014521 · Mountain House, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
877 enr · 25.8:1 · 2.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain House High (2,428 students)
Julius Cordes Elementary held near 861 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.6 → 33.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Julius Cordes Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain House
Mountain House High
2,428 students
- Hansen Element 930
Hansen Elementary
930 students
- This school 877
Julius Cordes Elementary
877 students
- Sebastian Ques 822
Sebastian Questa Elementary
822 students
- Bethany Elemen 768
Bethany Elementary
768 students
- Wicklund Eleme 689
Wicklund Elementary
689 students
What this shows Julius Cordes Elementary reports 877 students on the CCD universe file.
How Julius Cordes Elementary compares
Julius Cordes 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 | 25.8:1 | ▲ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.3% | ▼ 96% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 877 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.8:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
877
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 96% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in California - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,535
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 84.2%
Two or More 4.8%
White 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
African American 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.5, Julius Cordes Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lammersville Joint Unified reports $11,535 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Julius Cordes Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain House High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hansen Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sebastian Questa Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bethany Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wicklund Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Julius Cordes Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 930
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Mountain House
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hansen Elementary
Standard public school
930 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Sebastian Questa Elementary
Standard public school
822 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Bethany Elementary
Standard public school
768 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Wicklund Elementary
Standard public school
689 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Altamont Elementary
Standard public school
616 students 21.2:1 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 (~877 students)
Frequently asked questions about Julius Cordes Elementary
How many students attend Julius Cordes Elementary?
Julius Cordes Elementary has 877 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mountain House, CA. CCD year-over-year: 878 (2022-23) → 861 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Julius Cordes Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Julius Cordes Elementary is 25.8:1, which is 20% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Julius Cordes Elementary?
2.3% of students at Julius Cordes Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Julius Cordes Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Julius Cordes Elementary is Asian at 84.2% of enrollment, in Mountain House, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Julius Cordes Elementary?
Julius Cordes Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Julius Cordes Elementary rank among elementary schools in Mountain House?
By Resource Investment Index, Julius Cordes Elementary ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Mountain House, 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 Mountain House on the city page.
What other schools are in Lammersville Joint Unified?
Besides Julius Cordes Elementary, Lammersville Joint Unified also operates Mountain House High (2,428 students), Hansen Elementary (930 students), and Sebastian Questa Elementary (822 students). See the Lammersville Joint Unified district page for the complete list.