- Enrollment
- 2,685
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Anaheim, CA
Ball Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Ball Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060263000170
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ball Junior High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of California schools.
- #4 of 7
- middle schools in Anaheim · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- small classes for California
- 80.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ball Junior High has class sizes smaller than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ball Junior High ranks #4 of 7 middle schools in Anaheim, CA.
School address
District: Anaheim Union High · California
NCES ID 060263000170 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Ball Junior High held near 844 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.3 → 38.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+32 students YoY 060263000170 · Anaheim, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
737 enr · 16.8:1 · 80.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress High (2,685 students)
Ball Junior High held near 844 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.3 → 38.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ball Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cypress High
Cypress High
2,685 students
- Anaheim High
Anaheim High
2,667 students
- Katella High
Katella High
2,326 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy High
1,983 students
- Magnolia High
Magnolia High
1,608 students
- This school 737
Ball Junior High
737 students
What this shows Ball Junior High reports 737 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ball Junior High compares
Ball Junior High 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 | 16.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.7% | ▲ 45% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 737 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
737
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 16% in California - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.2%
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
$18,314
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 246 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.0%
Asian 8.3%
White 4.6%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Two or More 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.8, Ball Junior High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anaheim Union High reports $18,314 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ball Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anaheim High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Katella High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Magnolia High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ball Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,667
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,326
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,983
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,608
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools in Anaheim
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
South Junior High
Standard public school
1,159 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
El Rancho Charter
Standard public school
1,144 students 29.3:1 students per teacher
Sycamore Junior High
Standard public school
1,137 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Dale Junior High
Standard public school
1,002 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Brookhurst Junior High
Standard public school
724 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Orangeview Junior High
Standard public school
612 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~737 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ball Junior High
How many students attend Ball Junior High?
Ball Junior High has 737 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Anaheim, CA. CCD year-over-year: 812 (2022-23) → 844 (2023-24), nearly flat (+32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ball Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Ball Junior High is 16.8:1, which is 22% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 7% 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 Ball Junior High?
80.7% of students at Ball Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ball Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Ball Junior High is Hispanic or Latino at 82.0% of enrollment, in Anaheim, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ball Junior High?
Ball Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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).
How does Ball Junior High rank among middle schools in Anaheim?
By Resource Investment Index, Ball Junior High ranks #4 of 7 middle schools in Anaheim, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Anaheim on the city page.
What other schools are in Anaheim Union High?
Besides Ball Junior High, Anaheim Union High also operates Cypress High (2,685 students), Anaheim High (2,667 students), and Katella High (2,326 students). See the Anaheim Union High district page for the complete list.