Enrollment
259
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jackson, CA
Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet
Federal NCES profile for Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060245008790
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.5:1
- students per teacher
- 39.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Jackson, CA.
School address
District: Amador County Unified · California
NCES ID 060245008790 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet
Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet is a mid-sized elementary school in Jackson, California, enrolling 259 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.5:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 259 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.
Among 579 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #485, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 518 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Amador County Unified spends $12,622 per pupil, 24% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Jackson's elementary schools, it stands alongside Jackson Elementary (479 students): Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.5:1 vs 21.8:1).
Amador County Unified also operates Amador High (615 students) and Argonaut High (593 students) alongside Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet.
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 Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet compares
Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.5:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.2% | ▼ 29% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
259
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 67% in California - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$12,622
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 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
White 69.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Two or More 12.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 69.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.6, Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Amador County Unified, which includes Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet.
$12,622
Per student
-24%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.9%
State 26.6%
Federal 17.5%
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 Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amador High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Argonaut High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ione Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sutter Creek Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar elementary schools in Jackson
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~259 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet
How many students attend Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet?
Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet has 259 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jackson, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet is 23.5:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet?
39.2% of students at Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet?
The largest demographic group at Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet is White at 69.5% of enrollment, in Jackson, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet?
Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet rank among public schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Jackson, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Jackson on the city page.
Is Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet a good school?
Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Amador County Unified?
Besides Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet, Amador County Unified also operates Amador High (615 students), Argonaut High (593 students), and Ione Elementary (564 students). See the Amador County Unified district page for the complete list.
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