Enrollment
862
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Roseville, CA
George a. Buljan Middle
Federal NCES profile for George a. Buljan Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063360003508
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George a. Buljan Middle earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 7
- middle schools in Roseville · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.6:1
- students per teacher
- 46.2%
- free-lunch eligible
George a. Buljan Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George a. Buljan Middle ranks #6 of 7 middle schools in Roseville, CA.
School address
District: Roseville City Elementary · California
NCES ID 063360003508 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George a. Buljan Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at George a. Buljan Middle
George a. Buljan Middle is a large middle school in Roseville, California, enrolling 862 students.
At 21.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 862 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,016 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #631.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 862 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Roseville's middle schools, it stands alongside Barbara Chilton Middle (1,289 students): George a. Buljan Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.6:1 vs 26.9:1).
Roseville City Elementary also operates Barbara Chilton Middle (1,289 students) and Robert C. Cooley Middle (1,149 students) alongside George a. Buljan Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How George a. Buljan Middle compares
George a. Buljan Middle on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.6:1 | ▲ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.2% | ▼ 17% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 862 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
862
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 49% in California - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.8%
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
$14,226
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 862 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 43.0%
Hispanic or Latino 34.0%
Asian 9.7%
Two or More 9.3%
African American 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 43.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, George a. Buljan Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Roseville City Elementary, which includes George a. Buljan Middle.
$14,226
Per student
-14%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.3%
State 43.1%
Federal 9.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How George a. Buljan Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Chilton Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert C. Cooley Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warren T. Eich Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orchard Ranch Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fiddyment Farm | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George a. Buljan Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,289
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,149
- Students per teacher
- 31.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 732
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools in Roseville
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Barbara Chilton Middle
Standard public school
1,289 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
Robert C. Cooley Middle
Standard public school
1,149 students 31.9:1 students per teacher
Silverado Middle
Standard public school
1,010 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Warren T. Eich Middle
Standard public school
939 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Wilson C. Riles Middle
Standard public school
682 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Olympus Junior High
Standard public school
439 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~862 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about George a. Buljan Middle
How many students attend George a. Buljan Middle?
George a. Buljan Middle has 862 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Roseville, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George a. Buljan Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at George a. Buljan Middle is 21.6:1, which is 0% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George a. Buljan Middle?
46.2% of students at George a. Buljan Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George a. Buljan Middle?
The largest demographic group at George a. Buljan Middle is White at 43.0% of enrollment, in Roseville, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George a. Buljan Middle?
George a. Buljan Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does George a. Buljan Middle rank among middle schools in Roseville?
By Resource Investment Index, George a. Buljan Middle ranks #6 of 7 middle schools in Roseville, 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 Roseville on the city page.
Is George a. Buljan Middle a good school?
George a. Buljan Middle earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Roseville City Elementary?
Besides George a. Buljan Middle, Roseville City Elementary also operates Barbara Chilton Middle (1,289 students), Robert C. Cooley Middle (1,149 students), and Warren T. Eich Middle (939 students). See the Roseville City Elementary district page for the complete list.
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