- Enrollment
- 2,650
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Elk Grove, CA
Edward Harris Jr. Middle
Federal NCES profile for Edward Harris Jr. Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061233011062
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edward Harris Jr. Middle 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.
- #5 of 6
- middle schools in Elk Grove · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22:1
- students per teacher
- 44.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Edward Harris Jr. Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edward Harris Jr. Middle ranks #5 of 6 middle schools in Elk Grove, CA.
School address
District: Elk Grove Unified · California
NCES ID 061233011062 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Edward Harris Jr. Middle held near 1,179 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.3 → 54.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 061233011062 · Elk Grove, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,187 enr · 22:1 · 44.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin High (2,650 students)
Edward Harris Jr. Middle held near 1,179 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.3 → 54.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Edward Harris Jr. Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin High
Franklin High
2,650 students
- Pleasant Grove
Pleasant Grove High
2,536 students
- Sheldon High
Sheldon High
2,368 students
- Monterey Trail
Monterey Trail High
2,263 students
- Laguna Creek H
Laguna Creek High
2,142 students
- This school
Edward Harris Jr. Middle
1,187 students
What this shows Edward Harris Jr. Middle reports 1,187 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edward Harris Jr. Middle compares
Edward Harris Jr. Middle 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.0% | ▼ 21% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,187 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,187
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
22:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 53% in California - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$15,921
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 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 41.7%
Hispanic or Latino 23.8%
African American 13.5%
Two or More 9.9%
White 8.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 41.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.4, Edward Harris Jr. Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elk Grove Unified reports $15,921 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edward Harris Jr. Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sheldon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monterey Trail High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laguna Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edward Harris Jr. Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,536
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,368
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,263
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,142
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Elk Grove
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1,317 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle
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1,136 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Harriet G. Eddy Middle
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1,034 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Joseph Kerr Middle
Standard public school
877 students 22.5:1 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 (~1,187 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22:1)
Frequently asked questions about Edward Harris Jr. Middle
How many students attend Edward Harris Jr. Middle?
Edward Harris Jr. Middle has 1,187 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Elk Grove, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,192 (2022-23) → 1,179 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edward Harris Jr. Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Edward Harris Jr. Middle is 22:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edward Harris Jr. Middle?
44.0% of students at Edward Harris Jr. Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edward Harris Jr. Middle?
The largest demographic group at Edward Harris Jr. Middle is Asian at 41.7% of enrollment, in Elk Grove, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edward Harris Jr. Middle?
Edward Harris Jr. Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Edward Harris Jr. Middle rank among middle schools in Elk Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Edward Harris Jr. Middle ranks #5 of 6 middle schools in Elk Grove, 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 Elk Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in Elk Grove Unified?
Besides Edward Harris Jr. Middle, Elk Grove Unified also operates Franklin High (2,650 students), Pleasant Grove High (2,536 students), and Sheldon High (2,368 students). See the Elk Grove Unified district page for the complete list.