- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet grew from 255 students in 2022-23 to 273 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE held 11.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 060245008790 · Jackson, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
259 enr · 23.5:1 · 39.2% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Amador High (615 students)
Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet grew from 255 students in 2022-23 to 273 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE held 11.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Amador High
Amador High
615 students
- Argonaut High
Argonaut High
593 students
- Ione Elementar
Ione Elementary
564 students
- Jackson Elemen
Jackson Elementary
479 students
- Sutter Creek E
Sutter Creek Elementary
387 students
- This school
Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet
259 students
What this shows Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet reports 259 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet compares
Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,526
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
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.
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
District finance for Amador County Unified reports $14,526 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~259 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 255 (2022-23) → 273 (2023-24), up 18.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.