- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bakersfield, CA
Chipman Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Chipman Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060363000292
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chipman Junior High earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 25
- middle schools in Bakersfield · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.5:1
- students per teacher
- 66.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Chipman Junior High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chipman Junior High ranks #5 of 25 middle schools in Bakersfield, CA.
School address
District: Bakersfield City · California
NCES ID 060363000292 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Chipman Junior High held near 719 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.3 → 31.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 060363000292 · Bakersfield, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
708 enr · 21.5:1 · 66.9% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Curran Middle (973 students)
Chipman Junior High held near 719 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.3 → 31.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Chipman Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Curran Middle
Curran Middle
973 students
- Colonel Howard
Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary
960 students
- Voorhies Eleme
Voorhies Elementary
915 students
- Walter Stiern
Walter Stiern Middle
891 students
- Horace Mann El
Horace Mann Elementary
870 students
- This school
Chipman Junior High
708 students
What this shows Chipman Junior High reports 708 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chipman Junior High compares
Chipman 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 | 21.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.9% | ▲ 21% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 708 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
708
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 48% in California - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
78.7%
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
$19,155
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.8%
White 14.8%
African American 6.1%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.9, Chipman Junior High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bakersfield City reports $19,155 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chipman Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curran Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Voorhies Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walter Stiern Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horace Mann Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chipman Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 960
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar middle schools in Bakersfield
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Leon H. Ollivier Middle
Standard public school
1,152 students 24:1 students per teacher
Standard Middle
Standard public school
1,005 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Norris Middle
Standard public school
992 students 26.1:1 students per teacher
Stonecreek Junior High
Standard public school
986 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Curran Middle
Standard public school
973 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Earl Warren Junior High
Standard public school
965 students 24.1:1 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 (~708 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chipman Junior High
How many students attend Chipman Junior High?
Chipman Junior High has 708 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bakersfield, CA. CCD year-over-year: 727 (2022-23) → 719 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chipman Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Chipman Junior High is 21.5:1, which is 0% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chipman Junior High?
66.9% of students at Chipman Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chipman Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Chipman Junior High is Hispanic or Latino at 75.8% of enrollment, in Bakersfield, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chipman Junior High?
Chipman Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chipman Junior High rank among middle schools in Bakersfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Chipman Junior High ranks #5 of 25 middle schools in Bakersfield, 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 Bakersfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Bakersfield City?
Besides Chipman Junior High, Bakersfield City also operates Curran Middle (973 students), Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary (960 students), and Voorhies Elementary (915 students). See the Bakersfield City district page for the complete list.