Enrollment
1,034
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Elk Grove, CA
Harriet G. Eddy Middle
Federal NCES profile for Harriet G. Eddy Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061233003667
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harriet G. Eddy Middle earns 35/100 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 6
- middle schools in Elk Grove · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.1:1
- students per teacher
- 38.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Harriet G. Eddy Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harriet G. Eddy Middle ranks #4 of 6 middle schools in Elk Grove, CA.
School address
District: Elk Grove Unified · California
NCES ID 061233003667 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harriet G. Eddy Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Harriet G. Eddy Middle
Harriet G. Eddy Middle is a large middle school in Elk Grove, California, enrolling 1,034 students.
At 21.1:1, 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 38.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,034 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 773 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #238.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (30%) and Asian (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 78/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 345 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.7% 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 Elk Grove's middle schools, it stands alongside Katherine L. Albiani Middle (1,447 students): Harriet G. Eddy Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.1:1 vs 23.3:1).
Elk Grove Unified also operates Franklin High (2,650 students) and Pleasant Grove High (2,536 students) alongside Harriet G. Eddy 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 Harriet G. Eddy Middle compares
Harriet G. Eddy 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 | 21.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.0% | ▼ 32% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,034 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,034
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 44% in California - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.7%
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
$14,134
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 130 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.3 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
Hispanic or Latino 30.0%
Asian 27.2%
White 16.4%
Two or More 13.5%
African American 10.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 30.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.9, Harriet G. Eddy Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elk Grove Unified, which includes Harriet G. Eddy Middle.
$14,134
Per student
-14%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.1%
State 65.7%
Federal 12.2%
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 Harriet G. Eddy Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sheldon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monterey Trail High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laguna Creek High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harriet G. Eddy Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,650
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,536
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,368
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,263
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,142
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Elk Grove
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Katherine L. Albiani Middle
Standard public school
1,447 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Toby Johnson Middle
Standard public school
1,317 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Edward Harris Jr. Middle
Standard public school
1,187 students 22:1 students per teacher
Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle
Standard public school
1,136 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Joseph Kerr Middle
Standard public school
877 students 22.5:1 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 (~1,034 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Harriet G. Eddy Middle
How many students attend Harriet G. Eddy Middle?
Harriet G. Eddy Middle has 1,034 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Elk Grove, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harriet G. Eddy Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Harriet G. Eddy Middle is 21.1:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% 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 Harriet G. Eddy Middle?
38.0% of students at Harriet G. Eddy Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harriet G. Eddy Middle?
The largest demographic group at Harriet G. Eddy Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 30.0% of enrollment, in Elk Grove, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harriet G. Eddy Middle?
Harriet G. Eddy Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Harriet G. Eddy Middle rank among middle schools in Elk Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Harriet G. Eddy Middle ranks #4 of 6 middle schools in Elk Grove, 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 Elk Grove on the city page.
Is Harriet G. Eddy Middle a good school?
Harriet G. Eddy Middle earns 35/100 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 Elk Grove Unified?
Besides Harriet G. Eddy Middle, Elk Grove Unified also operates Franklin High (2,650 students), Pleasant Grove High (2,536 students), and Sheldon High (2,368 students). See the Elk Grove Unified district page for the complete list.
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