Enrollment
1,021
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stockton, CA
San Joaquin County Community
Federal NCES profile for San Joaquin County Community, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 069103110650
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Joaquin County Community earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #10 of 14
- schools in Stockton · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- students per teacher
- 76.3%
- free-lunch eligible
San Joaquin County Community has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Joaquin County Community ranks #10 of 14 schools in Stockton, CA.
School address
District: San Joaquin County Office of Education · California
NCES ID 069103110650 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How San Joaquin County Community compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at San Joaquin County Community
San Joaquin County Community is a high-poverty, large combined-grade school in Stockton, California, enrolling 1,021 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,021 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 914 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #297.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (62%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 163 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 68.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Stockton's public schools, it stands alongside Franklin High (2,065 students): San Joaquin County Community is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.4:1 vs 19.9:1).
San Joaquin County Office of Education also operates San Joaquin County Special Education (904 students) and John F. Cruikshank Jr. (46 students) alongside San Joaquin County Community.
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 San Joaquin County Community compares
San Joaquin County Community on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.3% | ▲ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,021 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,021
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 38% in California - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
68.5%
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.
Support staff
Counselors6.3 FTE
Per 163 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 169 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 61.7%
African American 14.6%
White 9.4%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, San Joaquin County Community is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
How San Joaquin County Community Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Joaquin County Special Education | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John F. Cruikshank Jr. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Joaquin County Community's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 904
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar other schools in Stockton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Franklin High
Standard public school
2,065 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Venture Academy
Alternative education program
1,657 students 21:1 students per teacher
One.Charter
Alternative education program
1,356 students 39.9:1 students per teacher
Able Charter
Standard public school
1,186 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
San Joaquin County Special Education
Special-education school
904 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
Aspire Langston Hughes Academy
Standard public school
772 students 29.7:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~1,021 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about San Joaquin County Community
How many students attend San Joaquin County Community?
San Joaquin County Community has 1,021 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Stockton, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Joaquin County Community?
The student-teacher ratio at San Joaquin County Community is 20.4:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 30% 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 San Joaquin County Community?
76.3% of students at San Joaquin County Community are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Joaquin County Community?
The largest demographic group at San Joaquin County Community is Hispanic or Latino at 61.7% of enrollment, in Stockton, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Joaquin County Community?
San Joaquin County Community has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 San Joaquin County Community rank among schools in Stockton?
By Resource Investment Index, San Joaquin County Community ranks #10 of 14 schools in Stockton, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Stockton on the city page.
Is San Joaquin County Community a good school?
San Joaquin County Community earns 29/100 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 San Joaquin County Office of Education?
Besides San Joaquin County Community, San Joaquin County Office of Education also operates San Joaquin County Special Education (904 students) and John F. Cruikshank Jr. (46 students). See the San Joaquin County Office of Education district page for the complete list.
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