- Enrollment
- 1,239
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Daly City, CA
Junipero Serra Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Junipero Serra 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 063753006345
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Junipero Serra Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of California schools.
- #14 of 14
- elementary schools in Daly City · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- small classes for California
- 26.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Junipero Serra Elementary has class sizes smaller than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Junipero Serra Elementary ranks #14 of 14 elementary schools in Daly City, CA.
School address
District: South San Francisco Unified · California
NCES ID 063753006345 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Junipero Serra Elementary held near 288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 14.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 063753006345 · Daly City, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
286 enr · 19.1:1 · 26.1% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: South San Francisco High (1,239 students)
Junipero Serra Elementary held near 288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 14.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Junipero Serra Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South San Fran
South San Francisco High
1,239 students
- El Camino High
El Camino High
1,053 students
- Alta Loma Midd
Alta Loma Middle
652 students
- Buri Buri Elem
Buri Buri Elementary
584 students
- Parkway Height
Parkway Heights Middle
573 students
- This school 286
Junipero Serra Elementary
286 students
What this shows Junipero Serra Elementary reports 286 students on the CCD universe file.
How Junipero Serra Elementary compares
Junipero Serra 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 | 19.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.1% | ▼ 53% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 286 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
286
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 28% in California - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.0%
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
$18,792
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
Asian 61.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.4%
Two or More 8.4%
White 4.9%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 61.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Junipero Serra Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for South San Francisco Unified reports $18,792 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Junipero Serra Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South San Francisco High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| El Camino High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alta Loma Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buri Buri Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkway Heights Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Junipero Serra Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Daly City
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Susan B. Anthony Elementary
Standard public school
407 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Skyline Elementary
Standard public school
366 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Bayshore
Standard public school
342 students 18:1 students per teacher
Westlake Elementary
Standard public school
321 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Daniel Webster Elementary
Standard public school
317 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
John F. Kennedy Elementary
Standard public school
304 students 19:1 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 (~286 students)
Frequently asked questions about Junipero Serra Elementary
How many students attend Junipero Serra Elementary?
Junipero Serra Elementary has 286 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Daly City, CA. CCD year-over-year: 291 (2022-23) → 288 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Junipero Serra Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Junipero Serra Elementary is 19.1:1, which is 11% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 22% 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 Junipero Serra Elementary?
26.1% of students at Junipero Serra Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Junipero Serra Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Junipero Serra Elementary is Asian at 61.2% of enrollment, in Daly City, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Junipero Serra Elementary?
Junipero Serra 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 Junipero Serra Elementary rank among elementary schools in Daly City?
By Resource Investment Index, Junipero Serra Elementary ranks #14 of 14 elementary schools in Daly City, 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 Daly City on the city page.
What other schools are in South San Francisco Unified?
Besides Junipero Serra Elementary, South San Francisco Unified also operates South San Francisco High (1,239 students), El Camino High (1,053 students), and Alta Loma Middle (652 students). See the South San Francisco Unified district page for the complete list.