- Enrollment
- 2,355
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Stockton, CA
Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies
Federal NCES profile for Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063801012098
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #11 of 19
- high schools in Stockton · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- small classes for California
- 69.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies has class sizes smaller than 88% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies ranks #11 of 19 high schools in Stockton, CA.
School address
District: Stockton Unified · California
NCES ID 063801012098 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies held near 216 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 13.7 → 12.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 063801012098 · Stockton, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
200 enr · 15.4:1 · 69.9% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Edison High (2,355 students)
Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies held near 216 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 13.7 → 12.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edison High
Edison High
2,355 students
- Franklin High
Franklin High
2,065 students
- Cesar Chavez H
Cesar Chavez High
2,021 students
- Stagg Senior H
Stagg Senior High
1,677 students
- Commodore Stoc
Commodore Stockton Skills
971 students
- This school 200
Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies
200 students
What this shows Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies reports 200 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies compares
Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 28% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.9% | ▲ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 200 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
200
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 12% in California - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.5%
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
$18,093
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 200 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.0%
African American 4.5%
Asian 2.5%
White 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.1, Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Stockton Unified reports $18,093 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edison High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cesar Chavez High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stagg Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Commodore Stockton Skills | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,065
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,021
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,677
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
Similar high schools in Stockton
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Lincoln High
Standard public school
2,801 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Edison High
Standard public school
2,355 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Cesar Chavez High
Standard public school
2,021 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Bear Creek High
Standard public school
1,925 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Stagg Senior High
Standard public school
1,677 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Ronald E. Mcnair High
Standard public school
1,644 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high 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 (~200 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies
How many students attend Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies?
Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies has 200 students enrolled. It is a high school in Stockton, CA. CCD year-over-year: 206 (2022-23) → 216 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies is 15.4:1, which is 28% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies?
69.9% of students at Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies?
The largest demographic group at Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies is Hispanic or Latino at 92.0% of enrollment, in Stockton, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies?
Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies rank among high schools in Stockton?
By Resource Investment Index, Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies ranks #11 of 19 high schools in Stockton, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Stockton on the city page.
What other schools are in Stockton Unified?
Besides Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies, Stockton Unified also operates Edison High (2,355 students), Franklin High (2,065 students), and Cesar Chavez High (2,021 students). See the Stockton Unified district page for the complete list.