- Enrollment
- 1,151
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bakersfield, CA
Fred L. Thompson Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Fred L. Thompson Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060639009328
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fred L. Thompson Junior High earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 82% of California schools.
- #23 of 25
- middle schools in Bakersfield · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.4:1
- small classes for California
- 85.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Fred L. Thompson Junior High has class sizes smaller than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fred L. Thompson Junior High ranks #23 of 25 middle schools in Bakersfield, CA.
School address
District: Panama-Buena Vista Union · California
NCES ID 060639009328 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Fred L. Thompson Junior High held near 762 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 41.1 → 41.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+34 students YoY 060639009328 · Bakersfield, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
714 enr · 17.4:1 · 85.3% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8 (1,151 students)
Fred L. Thompson Junior High held near 762 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount). Teacher FTE held 41.1 → 41.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Fred L. Thompson Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dolores S. Whi
Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8
1,151 students
- Douglas J. Mil
Douglas J. Miller Elementary
994 students
- Stonecreek Jun
Stonecreek Junior High
986 students
- Earl Warren Ju
Earl Warren Junior High
965 students
- Berkshire Elem
Berkshire Elementary
932 students
- This school
Fred L. Thompson Junior High
714 students
What this shows Fred L. Thompson Junior High reports 714 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fred L. Thompson Junior High compares
Fred L. Thompson 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 | 17.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.3% | ▲ 54% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 714 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
714
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 18% in California - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.0%
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
$15,641
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 714 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.8%
African American 13.3%
White 7.0%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.1, Fred L. Thompson Junior High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Panama-Buena Vista Union reports $15,641 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fred L. Thompson Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Douglas J. Miller Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stonecreek Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Earl Warren Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berkshire Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fred L. Thompson Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 994
- Students per teacher
- 29.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 986
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar middle schools in Bakersfield
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Leon H. Ollivier Middle
Standard public school
1,152 students 24:1 students per teacher
Standard Middle
Standard public school
1,005 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Norris Middle
Standard public school
992 students 26.1:1 students per teacher
Stonecreek Junior High
Standard public school
986 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Curran Middle
Standard public school
973 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Earl Warren Junior High
Standard public school
965 students 24.1:1 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 (~714 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fred L. Thompson Junior High
How many students attend Fred L. Thompson Junior High?
Fred L. Thompson Junior High has 714 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bakersfield, CA. CCD year-over-year: 728 (2022-23) → 762 (2023-24), nearly flat (+34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fred L. Thompson Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Fred L. Thompson Junior High is 17.4:1, which is 19% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 11% 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 Fred L. Thompson Junior High?
85.3% of students at Fred L. Thompson Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fred L. Thompson Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Fred L. Thompson Junior High is Hispanic or Latino at 73.8% of enrollment, in Bakersfield, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fred L. Thompson Junior High?
Fred L. Thompson Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Fred L. Thompson Junior High rank among middle schools in Bakersfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Fred L. Thompson Junior High ranks #23 of 25 middle schools in Bakersfield, 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 Bakersfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Panama-Buena Vista Union?
Besides Fred L. Thompson Junior High, Panama-Buena Vista Union also operates Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8 (1,151 students), Douglas J. Miller Elementary (994 students), and Stonecreek Junior High (986 students). See the Panama-Buena Vista Union district page for the complete list.