- Enrollment
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fullerton, CA
D. Russell Parks Junior High
Federal NCES profile for D. Russell Parks Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061473001801
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
D. Russell Parks Junior High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Fullerton · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.7:1
- students per teacher
- 34.2%
- free-lunch eligible
D. Russell Parks Junior High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, D. Russell Parks Junior High ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Fullerton, CA.
School address
District: Fullerton Elementary · California
NCES ID 061473001801 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
D. Russell Parks Junior High held near 771 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 061473001801 · Fullerton, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
854 enr · 23.7:1 · 34.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Robert C. Fisler Elementary (892 students)
D. Russell Parks Junior High held near 771 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
D. Russell Parks Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Robert C. Fisl
Robert C. Fisler Elementary
892 students
- Beechwood Elem
Beechwood Elementary
872 students
- This school
D. Russell Parks Junior High
854 students
- Ladera Vista J
Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts
820 students
- Sunset Lane El
Sunset Lane Elementary
700 students
- Acacia Element
Acacia Elementary
661 students
What this shows D. Russell Parks Junior High reports 854 students on the CCD universe file.
How D. Russell Parks Junior High compares
D. Russell Parks 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 | 23.7:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.2% | ▼ 38% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 854 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
854
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 69% in California - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
11.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,368
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 854 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.9%
Asian 38.1%
White 14.5%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, D. Russell Parks Junior High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fullerton Elementary reports $17,368 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How D. Russell Parks Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert C. Fisler Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beechwood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunset Lane Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Acacia Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to D. Russell Parks Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 872
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 30:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar middle schools in Fullerton
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 (~854 students)
Frequently asked questions about D. Russell Parks Junior High
How many students attend D. Russell Parks Junior High?
D. Russell Parks Junior High has 854 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fullerton, CA. CCD year-over-year: 792 (2022-23) → 771 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at D. Russell Parks Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at D. Russell Parks Junior High is 23.7:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at D. Russell Parks Junior High?
34.2% of students at D. Russell Parks Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of D. Russell Parks Junior High?
The largest demographic group at D. Russell Parks Junior High is Hispanic or Latino at 38.9% of enrollment, in Fullerton, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for D. Russell Parks Junior High?
D. Russell Parks Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 D. Russell Parks Junior High rank among middle schools in Fullerton?
By Resource Investment Index, D. Russell Parks Junior High ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Fullerton, 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 Fullerton on the city page.
What other schools are in Fullerton Elementary?
Besides D. Russell Parks Junior High, Fullerton Elementary also operates Robert C. Fisler Elementary (892 students), Beechwood Elementary (872 students), and Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts (820 students). See the Fullerton Elementary district page for the complete list.