Serving 484 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 484 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary School's student population of 484 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
484 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1418 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
18%
12%
Hispanic
27%
55%
Black
3%
5%
White
43%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary School's ranking?
Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary School is ranked #1418 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary School often compared to?
Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pauba Valley Elementary School, Tony Tobin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary School?
484 students attend Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary School?
Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary School offer ?
Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary School part of?
Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary School is part of Temecula Valley Unified School District.
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