- Enrollment
- 1,755
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Davis, CA
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 061062011541
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Davis · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- students per teacher
- 28.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High ranks #4 of 5 schools in Davis, CA.
School address
District: Davis Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 061062011541 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High held near 552 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.4 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 061062011541 · Davis, CA Other · MID · TRAD
533 enr · 19.7:1 · 28.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Davis Senior High (1,755 students)
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High held near 552 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.4 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Davis Senior H
Davis Senior High
1,755 students
- Oliver Wendell 588
Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High
588 students
- Pioneer Elemen 572
Pioneer Elementary
572 students
- Birch Lane Ele 571
Birch Lane Elementary
571 students
- Da Vinci Chart 562
Da Vinci Charter Academy
562 students
- This school 533
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High
533 students
What this shows Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High reports 533 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High compares
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High 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 | 19.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.2% | ▼ 49% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 533 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
533
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 33% in California - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.0%
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
$16,704
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.8%
Hispanic or Latino 32.5%
Asian 15.4%
Two or More 7.3%
African American 5.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 38.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Davis Joint Unified reports $16,704 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Birch Lane Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Da Vinci Charter Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Davis
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High
Standard public school
588 students 19:1 students per teacher
Da Vinci Charter Academy
Standard public school
562 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High
Standard public school
524 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Davis School for Independent Study
Alternative education program
124 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~533 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High
How many students attend Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High?
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High has 533 students enrolled. It is a public school in Davis, CA. CCD year-over-year: 564 (2022-23) → 552 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High is 19.7:1, which is 8% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 25% 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 Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High?
28.2% of students at Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High is White at 38.8% of enrollment, in Davis, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High?
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High rank among schools in Davis?
By Resource Investment Index, Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High ranks #4 of 5 schools in Davis, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Davis on the city page.
What other schools are in Davis Joint Unified?
Besides Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High, Davis Joint Unified also operates Davis Senior High (1,755 students), Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High (588 students), and Pioneer Elementary (572 students). See the Davis Joint Unified district page for the complete list.