Enrollment
965
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bakersfield, CA
Earl Warren Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Earl Warren Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060639003104
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Earl Warren Junior High earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #8 of 25
- middle schools in Bakersfield · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.1:1
- large classes for California
- 43.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Earl Warren Junior High has class sizes larger than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Earl Warren Junior High ranks #8 of 25 middle schools in Bakersfield, CA.
School address
District: Panama-Buena Vista Union · California
NCES ID 060639003104 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Earl Warren Junior High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Earl Warren Junior High
Earl Warren Junior High is a large middle school in Bakersfield, California, enrolling 965 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.1:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 965 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 847 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #474.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and White (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 965 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Bakersfield's middle schools, it stands alongside Leon H. Ollivier Middle (1,152 students): Earl Warren Junior High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.1:1 vs 24:1).
Panama-Buena Vista Union also operates Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8 (1,151 students) and Douglas J. Miller Elementary (994 students) alongside Earl Warren Junior High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Earl Warren Junior High compares
Earl Warren Junior High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.3% | ▼ 22% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 965 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
965
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 72% in California - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
27.0%
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
$14,357
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 965 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.5%
White 21.5%
Asian 17.3%
African American 7.5%
Two or More 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Earl Warren Junior High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Panama-Buena Vista Union, which includes Earl Warren Junior High.
$14,357
Per student
-13%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.2%
State 71.3%
Federal 18.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Earl Warren Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8 | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Douglas J. Miller Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stonecreek Junior High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berkshire Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bill L. Williams Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Earl Warren Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,151
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 994
- Students per teacher
- 29.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 986
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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
Walter Stiern Middle
Standard public school
891 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~965 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Earl Warren Junior High
How many students attend Earl Warren Junior High?
Earl Warren Junior High has 965 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bakersfield, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Earl Warren Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Earl Warren Junior High is 24.1:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Earl Warren Junior High?
43.3% of students at Earl Warren Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Earl Warren Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Earl Warren Junior High is Hispanic or Latino at 47.5% of enrollment, in Bakersfield, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Earl Warren Junior High?
Earl Warren Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Earl Warren Junior High rank among middle schools in Bakersfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Earl Warren Junior High ranks #8 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.
Is Earl Warren Junior High a good school?
Earl Warren Junior High earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Panama-Buena Vista Union?
Besides Earl Warren Junior High, Panama-Buena Vista Union also operates Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8 (1,151 students), Douglas J. Miller Elementary (994 students), and Stonecreek Junior High (986 students). See the Panama-Buena Vista Union district page for the complete list.
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