- Enrollment
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Martinez, CA
Las Juntas Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Las Juntas Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062403003615
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Las Juntas Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Martinez · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- students per teacher
- 45.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Las Juntas Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Las Juntas Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Martinez, CA.
School address
District: Martinez Unified · California
NCES ID 062403003615 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Las Juntas Elementary held near 346 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.4 → 17.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 062403003615 · Martinez, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
353 enr · 20.8:1 · 45.5% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Alhambra Senior High (1,028 students)
Las Juntas Elementary held near 346 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.4 → 17.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Las Juntas Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alhambra Senio
Alhambra Senior High
1,028 students
- Martinez Junio
Martinez Junior High
843 students
- John Swett Ele
John Swett Elementary
533 students
- Morello Park E
Morello Park Elementary
496 students
- John Muir Elem
John Muir Elementary
423 students
- This school 353
Las Juntas Elementary
353 students
What this shows Las Juntas Elementary reports 353 students on the CCD universe file.
How Las Juntas Elementary compares
Las Juntas 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 | 45.5% | ▼ 18% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 67% | - | - |
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.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below 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
28.9%
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
$16,203
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 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.1%
White 34.8%
Two or More 11.9%
Asian 6.5%
African American 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Las Juntas Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Martinez Unified reports $16,203 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Las Juntas Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alhambra Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martinez Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Swett Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morello Park Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Muir Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Las Juntas Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Similar elementary schools in Martinez
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hidden Valley Elementary
Standard public school
831 students 27.7:1 students per teacher
John Swett Elementary
Standard public school
533 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Morello Park Elementary
Standard public school
496 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
John Muir Elementary
Standard public school
423 students 23.5:1 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 (~353 students)
Frequently asked questions about Las Juntas Elementary
How many students attend Las Juntas Elementary?
Las Juntas Elementary has 353 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Martinez, CA. CCD year-over-year: 341 (2022-23) → 346 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Las Juntas Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Las Juntas 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 Las Juntas Elementary?
45.5% of students at Las Juntas Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Las Juntas Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Las Juntas Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 43.1% of enrollment, in Martinez, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Las Juntas Elementary?
Las Juntas Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Las Juntas Elementary rank among elementary schools in Martinez?
By Resource Investment Index, Las Juntas Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Martinez, 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 Martinez on the city page.
What other schools are in Martinez Unified?
Besides Las Juntas Elementary, Martinez Unified also operates Alhambra Senior High (1,028 students), Martinez Junior High (843 students), and John Swett Elementary (533 students). See the Martinez Unified district page for the complete list.