Andrew Jackson Elementary

545 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Andrew Jackson Elementary, located in the South Nakoma neighborhood of Santa Ana, California, is a public school serving the Santa Ana Unified School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the local community, focusing on core academic subjects while fostering social and emotional growth. As part of a large, diverse urban district, the school generally emphasizes inclusive programming and community engagement to support a student body that reflects the cultural and linguistic richness of Santa Ana.

The campus at 1143 S. Nakoma Dr. is situated within a residential area, functioning as a neighborhood hub for families in the 92704 zip code. Like many schools in the district, Andrew Jackson Elementary is committed to meeting state academic standards while providing various support services to help students succeed. Parents and community members typically interact with the school through local PTA events, district-led initiatives, and various programs aimed at preparing students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

545

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Andrew Jackson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	522
Asian	18
American Indian	4

Hispanic
522 (95.8 %)
Asian
18 (3.3 %)
American Indian
4 (0.7 %)
White
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Santa Ana Unified
Phone:	(714)431-3700
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	545
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	422
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 97

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 99