- Enrollment
- 1,978
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chico, CA
Chico Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Chico Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060837000814
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chico Junior High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Chico · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.7:1
- students per teacher
- 51.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Chico Junior High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chico Junior High ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Chico, CA.
School address
District: Chico Unified · California
NCES ID 060837000814 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Chico Junior High held near 931 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 38.1 → 38.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 060837000814 · Chico, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
861 enr · 22.7:1 · 51.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Pleasant Valley High (1,978 students)
Chico Junior High held near 931 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 38.1 → 38.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Chico Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pleasant Valle
Pleasant Valley High
1,978 students
- Chico High
Chico High
1,804 students
- Bidwell Junior
Bidwell Junior High
1,012 students
- This school
Chico Junior High
861 students
- Marsh (Harry M 716
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High
716 students
- Shasta Element 621
Shasta Elementary
621 students
What this shows Chico Junior High reports 861 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chico Junior High compares
Chico 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 | 22.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.0% | ▼ 8% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 861 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
861
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.9%
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
$16,422
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.6%
White 39.1%
Two or More 11.7%
Asian 5.0%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Chico Junior High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chico Unified reports $16,422 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chico Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chico High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bidwell Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shasta Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chico Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,804
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar middle schools in Chico
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 (~861 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chico Junior High
How many students attend Chico Junior High?
Chico Junior High has 861 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chico, CA. CCD year-over-year: 928 (2022-23) → 931 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chico Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Chico Junior High is 22.7:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chico Junior High?
51.0% of students at Chico Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chico Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Chico Junior High is Hispanic or Latino at 39.6% of enrollment, in Chico, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chico Junior High?
Chico Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Chico Junior High rank among middle schools in Chico?
By Resource Investment Index, Chico Junior High ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Chico, 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 Chico on the city page.
What other schools are in Chico Unified?
Besides Chico Junior High, Chico Unified also operates Pleasant Valley High (1,978 students), Chico High (1,804 students), and Bidwell Junior High (1,012 students). See the Chico Unified district page for the complete list.