Enrollment
353
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Las Juntas Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Las Juntas Elementary
Las Juntas Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Martinez, California, enrolling 353 students.
At 20.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 353 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,043 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #621.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (43%) and White (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 353 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Martinez's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hidden Valley Elementary (831 students): Las Juntas Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.8:1 vs 27.7:1).
Martinez Unified also operates Alhambra Senior High (1,028 students) and Martinez Junior High (843 students) alongside Las Juntas 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 Las Juntas Elementary compares
Las Juntas 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,299
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Martinez Unified, which includes Las Juntas Elementary.
$14,299
Per student
-13%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.8%
State 37.2%
Federal 7.0%
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 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
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
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 (~353 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Las Juntas Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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