- Enrollment
- 2,901
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Folsom, CA
Theodore Judah Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Theodore Judah Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061389001572
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Theodore Judah Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #10 of 11
- elementary schools in Folsom · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25:1
- large classes for California
- 24.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Theodore Judah Elementary has class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Theodore Judah Elementary ranks #10 of 11 elementary schools in Folsom, CA.
School address
District: Folsom-Cordova Unified · California
NCES ID 061389001572 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
Theodore Judah Elementary grew from 581 students in 2022-23 to 626 in 2023-24 (+7.7%).
Teacher FTE added 24.3 → 27.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+45 students YoY 061389001572 · Folsom, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
600 enr · 25:1 · 24.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Folsom High (2,901 students)
Theodore Judah Elementary grew from 581 students in 2022-23 to 626 in 2023-24 (+7.7%). Teacher FTE added 24.3 → 27.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Theodore Judah Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Folsom High
Folsom High
2,901 students
- Cordova High
Cordova High
1,944 students
- Vista Del Lago
Vista Del Lago High
1,782 students
- Sutter Middle
Sutter Middle
1,628 students
- Folsom Middle
Folsom Middle
1,508 students
- This school 600
Theodore Judah Elementary
600 students
What this shows Theodore Judah Elementary reports 600 students on the CCD universe file.
How Theodore Judah Elementary compares
Theodore Judah Elementary 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 | 25:1 | ▲ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 56% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 600 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
600
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in California - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,003
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 43.3%
White 25.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
Two or More 10.7%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 43.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.3, Theodore Judah Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Folsom-Cordova Unified reports $15,003 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Theodore Judah Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folsom High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cordova High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vista Del Lago High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sutter Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Folsom Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Theodore Judah Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,944
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,782
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,628
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,508
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Folsom
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mangini Ranch Elementary
Standard public school
598 students 23:1 students per teacher
Natoma Station Elementary
Standard public school
548 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Russell Ranch Elementary
Standard public school
503 students 18:1 students per teacher
Gold Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
496 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Folsom Hills Elementary
Standard public school
496 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary
Standard public school
490 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~600 students)
Frequently asked questions about Theodore Judah Elementary
How many students attend Theodore Judah Elementary?
Theodore Judah Elementary has 600 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Folsom, CA. CCD year-over-year: 581 (2022-23) → 626 (2023-24), up 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Theodore Judah Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Theodore Judah Elementary is 25:1, which is 16% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Theodore Judah Elementary?
24.6% of students at Theodore Judah Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Theodore Judah Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Theodore Judah Elementary is Asian at 43.3% of enrollment, in Folsom, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Theodore Judah Elementary?
Theodore Judah Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Theodore Judah Elementary rank among elementary schools in Folsom?
By Resource Investment Index, Theodore Judah Elementary ranks #10 of 11 elementary schools in Folsom, 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 Folsom on the city page.
What other schools are in Folsom-Cordova Unified?
Besides Theodore Judah Elementary, Folsom-Cordova Unified also operates Folsom High (2,901 students), Cordova High (1,944 students), and Vista Del Lago High (1,782 students). See the Folsom-Cordova Unified district page for the complete list.