Serving 438 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 34%). 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 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 438 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary serves the southern part of Temecula, CA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 8 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 0.9 miles to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 4 miles at its furthest point.
- 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
School Overview
Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary School's student population of 438 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
438 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Motto
We Elevate Experiences, Opportunities, and Each Other
School Rankings
Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1451 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
19%
12%
Hispanic
34%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
35%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 #1451 out of 9,523 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, Temecula Luiseno 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 34% 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?
438 students attend Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary School?
Helen Hunt Jackson Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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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