Enrollment
19
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tracy, CA
New Jerusalem Elementary
Federal NCES profile for New Jerusalem Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062703004076
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 98
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Jerusalem Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #7 of 22
- elementary schools in Tracy · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- small classes for California
- 43.5%
- free-lunch eligible
New Jerusalem Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Jerusalem Elementary ranks #7 of 22 elementary schools in Tracy, CA.
School address
District: New Jerusalem Elementary · California
NCES ID 062703004076 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Jerusalem Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Jerusalem Elementary
New Jerusalem Elementary is a small elementary school in Tracy, California, enrolling 19 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.5% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of California schools, with 19 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 57 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #29.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (63%) and White (32%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 10 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding New Jerusalem Elementary spends $12,454 per pupil, 25% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Tracy's elementary schools, it stands alongside George Kelly Elementary (929 students): New Jerusalem Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19:1 vs 23.2:1).
New Jerusalem Elementary also operates Delta Charter (772 students) and Delta Charter Online (282 students) alongside New Jerusalem 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 New Jerusalem Elementary compares
New Jerusalem 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 | 19:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.5% | ▼ 22% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 19 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
19
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in California - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
52.6%
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
$12,454
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 10 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
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 63.2%
White 31.6%
Two or More 5.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.8, New Jerusalem Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Jerusalem Elementary, which includes New Jerusalem Elementary.
$12,454
Per student
-25%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.4%
State 79.4%
Federal 4.2%
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 New Jerusalem Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Charter | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Delta Charter Online | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Delta Home Charter | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Jerusalem | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Delta Keys Charter | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Jerusalem Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 35.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 125
- Students per teacher
- 31.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Tracy
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
George Kelly Elementary
Standard public school
929 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
South/West Park Elementary
Standard public school
806 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Art Freiler
Standard public school
772 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Tom Hawkins Elementary
Standard public school
728 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
North Elementary
Standard public school
722 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Anthony C. Traina Elementary
Standard public school
721 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 (~19 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
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Frequently asked questions about New Jerusalem Elementary
How many students attend New Jerusalem Elementary?
New Jerusalem Elementary has 19 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tracy, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Jerusalem Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at New Jerusalem Elementary is 19:1, which is 12% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 21% 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 New Jerusalem Elementary?
43.5% of students at New Jerusalem Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Jerusalem Elementary?
The largest demographic group at New Jerusalem Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 63.2% of enrollment, in Tracy, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Jerusalem Elementary?
New Jerusalem Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 New Jerusalem Elementary rank among elementary schools in Tracy?
By Resource Investment Index, New Jerusalem Elementary ranks #7 of 22 elementary schools in Tracy, 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 Tracy on the city page.
Is New Jerusalem Elementary a good school?
New Jerusalem Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California. 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 New Jerusalem Elementary?
Besides New Jerusalem Elementary, New Jerusalem Elementary also operates Delta Charter (772 students), Delta Charter Online (282 students), and Delta Home Charter (265 students). See the New Jerusalem Elementary district page for the complete list.
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