- Enrollment
- 2,569
- Students per teacher
- 28.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sacramento, CA
Fern Bacon Middle
Federal NCES profile for Fern Bacon Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063384005241
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fern Bacon Middle earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #9 of 18
- middle schools in Sacramento · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.2:1
- students per teacher
- 83.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Fern Bacon Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fern Bacon Middle ranks #9 of 18 middle schools in Sacramento, CA.
School address
District: Sacramento City Unified · California
NCES ID 063384005241 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Fern Bacon Middle held near 647 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 32.5 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 063384005241 · Sacramento, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
679 enr · 21.2:1 · 83.9% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: C. K. Mcclatchy High (2,569 students)
Fern Bacon Middle held near 647 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE held 32.5 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Fern Bacon Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- C. K. Mcclatch
C. K. Mcclatchy High
2,569 students
- Hiram W. Johns
Hiram W. Johnson High
1,682 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy High
1,652 students
- Luther Burbank
Luther Burbank High
1,535 students
- Rosemont High
Rosemont High
1,485 students
- This school 679
Fern Bacon Middle
679 students
What this shows Fern Bacon Middle reports 679 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fern Bacon Middle compares
Fern Bacon 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 | 21.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.9% | ▲ 51% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 679 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
679
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 45% in California - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
45.1%
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
$17,785
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.5%
Asian 21.6%
African American 14.6%
White 6.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.8%
Two or More 2.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, Fern Bacon Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sacramento City Unified reports $17,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fern Bacon Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. K. Mcclatchy High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hiram W. Johnson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Luther Burbank High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rosemont High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fern Bacon Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,652
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,535
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools in Sacramento
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Sutter Middle
Standard public school
1,181 students 27.5:1 students per teacher
T. R. Smedberg Middle
Standard public school
1,065 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Arden Middle
Standard public school
1,010 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Samuel Jackman Middle
Standard public school
909 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
James Rutter Middle
Standard public school
871 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
California Middle
Standard public school
782 students 19.1:1 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 (~679 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fern Bacon Middle
How many students attend Fern Bacon Middle?
Fern Bacon Middle has 679 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sacramento, CA. CCD year-over-year: 671 (2022-23) → 647 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fern Bacon Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Fern Bacon Middle is 21.2:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 35% higher 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 Fern Bacon Middle?
83.9% of students at Fern Bacon Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fern Bacon Middle?
The largest demographic group at Fern Bacon Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 51.5% of enrollment, in Sacramento, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fern Bacon Middle?
Fern Bacon Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Fern Bacon Middle rank among middle schools in Sacramento?
By Resource Investment Index, Fern Bacon Middle ranks #9 of 18 middle schools in Sacramento, 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 Sacramento on the city page.
What other schools are in Sacramento City Unified?
Besides Fern Bacon Middle, Sacramento City Unified also operates C. K. Mcclatchy High (2,569 students), Hiram W. Johnson High (1,682 students), and John F. Kennedy High (1,652 students). See the Sacramento City Unified district page for the complete list.