Enrollment
20
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lodi, CA
Henderson
Federal NCES profile for Henderson, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062223008321
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henderson earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Lodi · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20:1
- students per teacher
- 65.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Henderson has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henderson ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Lodi, CA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Henderson compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Henderson
Henderson is a higher-need, small middle school in Lodi, California, enrolling 20 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 65.0% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of California schools, with 20 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 112 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #93, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Discipline events run high: 8 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 20 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Lodi's middle schools, it stands alongside Lodi Middle (893 students): Henderson is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20:1 vs 20.3:1).
Lodi Unified also operates Tokay High (2,058 students) and Lodi High (1,952 students) alongside Henderson.
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 Henderson compares
Henderson on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.0% | ▲ 17% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 20 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
20
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 35% in California - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$15,195
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lodi Unified, which includes Henderson.
$15,195
Per student
-8%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.6%
State 64.1%
Federal 14.4%
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 Henderson Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokay High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lodi High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bear Creek High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ronald E. Mcnair High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lodi Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henderson's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,058
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,952
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,925
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,644
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar middle schools in Lodi
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~20 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Henderson
How many students attend Henderson?
Henderson has 20 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lodi, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henderson?
The student-teacher ratio at Henderson is 20:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 27% 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 Henderson?
65.0% of students at Henderson are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henderson?
Henderson has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Henderson rank among middle schools in Lodi?
By Resource Investment Index, Henderson ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Lodi, 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 Lodi on the city page.
Is Henderson a good school?
Henderson earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the smallest schools in California. 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 Lodi Unified?
Besides Henderson, Lodi Unified also operates Tokay High (2,058 students), Lodi High (1,952 students), and Bear Creek High (1,925 students). See the Lodi Unified district page for the complete list.
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