- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Joaquin, CA
San Joaquin Elementary
Federal NCES profile for San Joaquin Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 069113410217
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Joaquin Elementary earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- students per teacher
- 83.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 518
- students enrolled
San Joaquin Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Golden Plains Unified · California
NCES ID 069113410217 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
San Joaquin Elementary held near 527 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 27.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 069113410217 · San Joaquin, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
518 enr · 19.9:1 · 83.2% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Tranquillity High (370 students)
San Joaquin Elementary held near 527 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 27.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
San Joaquin Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
San Joaquin Elementary
518 students
- Tranquillity H
Tranquillity High
370 students
- Tranquillity E
Tranquillity Elementary
209 students
- Cantua Element 184
Cantua Elementary
184 students
- Helm Elementar 60
Helm Elementary
60 students
- Rio Del Rey Hi 10
Rio Del Rey High (Continuation)
10 students
What this shows San Joaquin Elementary reports 518 students on the CCD universe file.
How San Joaquin Elementary compares
San Joaquin Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.2% | ▲ 50% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 518 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
518
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 34% in California - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
70.8%
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
$20,627
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.9%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.8%
White 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.1, San Joaquin Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Golden Plains Unified reports $20,627 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How San Joaquin Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tranquillity High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tranquillity Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cantua Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Helm Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rio Del Rey High (Continuation) | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Joaquin Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 60
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~518 students)
Frequently asked questions about San Joaquin Elementary
How many students attend San Joaquin Elementary?
San Joaquin Elementary has 518 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Joaquin, CA. CCD year-over-year: 543 (2022-23) → 527 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Joaquin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at San Joaquin Elementary is 19.9:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 27% 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 Elementary?
83.2% of students at San Joaquin Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Joaquin Elementary?
The largest demographic group at San Joaquin Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 96.9% of enrollment, in San Joaquin, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Joaquin Elementary?
San Joaquin Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (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).
What other schools are in Golden Plains Unified?
Besides San Joaquin Elementary, Golden Plains Unified also operates Tranquillity High (370 students), Tranquillity Elementary (209 students), and Cantua Elementary (184 students). See the Golden Plains Unified district page for the complete list.