- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Salinas, CA
La Joya Elementary
Federal NCES profile for La Joya Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063579006115
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Joya Elementary earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #21 of 39
- elementary schools in Salinas · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- students per teacher
- 75.1%
- free-lunch eligible
La Joya Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Joya Elementary ranks #21 of 39 elementary schools in Salinas, CA.
School address
District: Santa Rita Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 063579006115 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
La Joya Elementary held near 519 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 063579006115 · Salinas, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
498 enr · 20.8:1 · 75.1% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: John Gutierrez Middle (568 students)
La Joya Elementary held near 519 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
La Joya Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Gutierrez
John Gutierrez Middle
568 students
- Gavilan View M
Gavilan View Middle
556 students
- Santa Rita Ele
Santa Rita Elementary
545 students
- This school
La Joya Elementary
498 students
- New Republic E
New Republic Elementary
482 students
- Mckinnon
Mckinnon
439 students
What this shows La Joya Elementary reports 498 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Joya Elementary compares
La Joya 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 | 20.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.1% | ▲ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
38.2%
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
$16,217
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 498 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.2%
White 5.6%
African American 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.7, La Joya Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Santa Rita Union Elementary reports $16,217 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How La Joya Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Gutierrez Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gavilan View Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Santa Rita Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Republic Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mckinnon | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Joya Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar elementary schools in Salinas
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sherwood Elementary
Standard public school
859 students 22:1 students per teacher
Monte Bella Elementary
Standard public school
812 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Henry F. Kammann Elementary
Standard public school
743 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Fremont Elementary
Standard public school
711 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Natividad Elementary
Standard public school
705 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Mission Park Elementary
Standard public school
657 students 27.4:1 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 (~498 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Joya Elementary
How many students attend La Joya Elementary?
La Joya Elementary has 498 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Salinas, CA. CCD year-over-year: 542 (2022-23) → 519 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Joya Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at La Joya Elementary is 20.8:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% 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 La Joya Elementary?
75.1% of students at La Joya Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Joya Elementary?
The largest demographic group at La Joya Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 92.2% of enrollment, in Salinas, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Joya Elementary?
La Joya Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does La Joya Elementary rank among elementary schools in Salinas?
By Resource Investment Index, La Joya Elementary ranks #21 of 39 elementary schools in Salinas, 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 Salinas on the city page.
What other schools are in Santa Rita Union Elementary?
Besides La Joya Elementary, Santa Rita Union Elementary also operates John Gutierrez Middle (568 students), Gavilan View Middle (556 students), and Santa Rita Elementary (545 students). See the Santa Rita Union Elementary district page for the complete list.