- Enrollment
- 2,317
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ceres, CA
Cesar Chavez Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Cesar Chavez Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060813012670
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cesar Chavez Junior High earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Ceres · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.1:1
- students per teacher
- 76.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Cesar Chavez Junior High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cesar Chavez Junior High ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Ceres, CA.
School address
District: Ceres Unified · California
NCES ID 060813012670 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Cesar Chavez Junior High held near 684 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 31.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 060813012670 · Ceres, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
685 enr · 22.1:1 · 76.1% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Valley High (2,317 students)
Cesar Chavez Junior High held near 684 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 31.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Cesar Chavez Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Valley
Central Valley High
2,317 students
- Ceres High
Ceres High
1,660 students
- This school 685
Cesar Chavez Junior High
685 students
- Lucas Elementa 668
Lucas Elementary
668 students
- Caswell Elemen 653
Caswell Elementary
653 students
- Virginia Parks 643
Virginia Parks Elementary
643 students
What this shows Cesar Chavez Junior High reports 685 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cesar Chavez Junior High compares
Cesar Chavez 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.1% | ▲ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 685 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
685
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 54% in California - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
41.6%
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
$18,030
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 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.7%
Asian 9.8%
White 7.3%
African American 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.0, Cesar Chavez Junior High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Ceres Unified reports $18,030 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cesar Chavez Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ceres High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lucas Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caswell Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Virginia Parks Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cesar Chavez Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,660
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Similar middle schools in Ceres
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~685 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cesar Chavez Junior High
How many students attend Cesar Chavez Junior High?
Cesar Chavez Junior High has 685 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ceres, CA. CCD year-over-year: 662 (2022-23) → 684 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cesar Chavez Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Cesar Chavez Junior High is 22.1:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cesar Chavez Junior High?
76.1% of students at Cesar Chavez Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cesar Chavez Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Cesar Chavez Junior High is Hispanic or Latino at 79.7% of enrollment, in Ceres, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cesar Chavez Junior High?
Cesar Chavez Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Cesar Chavez Junior High rank among middle schools in Ceres?
By Resource Investment Index, Cesar Chavez Junior High ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Ceres, 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 Ceres on the city page.
What other schools are in Ceres Unified?
Besides Cesar Chavez Junior High, Ceres Unified also operates Central Valley High (2,317 students), Ceres High (1,660 students), and Lucas Elementary (668 students). See the Ceres Unified district page for the complete list.