- Enrollment
- 859
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hughson, CA
Emilie J. Ross Middle
Federal NCES profile for Emilie J. Ross Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060006002208
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emilie J. Ross Middle earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of California schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Hughson · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.1:1
- large classes for California
- 46.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Emilie J. Ross Middle has class sizes larger than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emilie J. Ross Middle ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Hughson, CA.
School address
District: Hughson Unified · California
NCES ID 060006002208 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Emilie J. Ross Middle held near 456 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.5 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 060006002208 · Hughson, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
458 enr · 24.1:1 · 46.6% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Hughson High (859 students)
Emilie J. Ross Middle held near 456 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.5 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Emilie J. Ross Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hughson High
Hughson High
859 students
- Hughson Elemen
Hughson Elementary
596 students
- This school
Emilie J. Ross Middle
458 students
- Fox Road Eleme 287
Fox Road Elementary
287 students
- Dickens (Billy 33
Dickens (Billy Joe) High (Continuation)
33 students
- Valley Communi 4
Valley Community Day
4 students
What this shows Emilie J. Ross Middle reports 458 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emilie J. Ross Middle compares
Emilie J. Ross 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 | 24.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.6% | ▼ 16% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 51% | - | - |
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.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
22.1%
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
$16,025
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 458 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.7%
White 41.9%
Asian 1.5%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Emilie J. Ross Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Hughson Unified reports $16,025 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Emilie J. Ross Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hughson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hughson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fox Road Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dickens (Billy Joe) High (Continuation) | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Valley Community Day | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emilie J. Ross Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 33
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 4
- Students per teacher
- 4:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
Similar middle schools in Hughson
1 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 (~458 students)
Frequently asked questions about Emilie J. Ross Middle
How many students attend Emilie J. Ross Middle?
Emilie J. Ross Middle has 458 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hughson, CA. CCD year-over-year: 438 (2022-23) → 456 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emilie J. Ross Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Emilie J. Ross Middle 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 Emilie J. Ross Middle?
46.6% of students at Emilie J. Ross Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emilie J. Ross Middle?
The largest demographic group at Emilie J. Ross Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 55.7% of enrollment, in Hughson, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emilie J. Ross Middle?
Emilie J. Ross Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Emilie J. Ross Middle rank among public schools in Hughson?
By Resource Investment Index, Emilie J. Ross Middle ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Hughson, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hughson on the city page.
What other schools are in Hughson Unified?
Besides Emilie J. Ross Middle, Hughson Unified also operates Hughson High (859 students), Hughson Elementary (596 students), and Fox Road Elementary (287 students). See the Hughson Unified district page for the complete list.