Enrollment
877
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-96% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Julius Cordes Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Julius Cordes Elementary
Julius Cordes Elementary is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Mountain House, California, enrolling 877 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.8:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.3% free-meal eligibility runs 96% below the California average.
Enrollment of 877 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 359 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #39.
Its student body is predominantly Asian (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Lammersville Joint Unified spends $10,700 per pupil, 35% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Mountain House's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hansen Elementary (930 students): Julius Cordes Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.8:1 vs 25.1:1).
Lammersville Joint Unified also operates Mountain House High (2,428 students) and Hansen Elementary (930 students) alongside Julius Cordes Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Julius Cordes Elementary compares
Julius Cordes Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,700
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lammersville Joint Unified, which includes Julius Cordes Elementary.
$10,700
Per student
-35%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.7%
State 39.9%
Federal 4.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,428
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~877 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Julius Cordes Elementary a good school?
Julius Cordes Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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