- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jackson, CA
Jackson Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Jackson Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060245009300
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson Junior High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 92% of California schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.5:1
- small classes for California
- 44.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackson Junior High has class sizes smaller than 92% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Junior High ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Jackson, CA.
School address
District: Amador County Unified · California
NCES ID 060245009300 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Jackson Junior High held near 351 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.4 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 060245009300 · Jackson, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
270 enr · 13.5:1 · 44.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Amador High (615 students)
Jackson Junior High held near 351 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.4 → 20.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Jackson Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Amador High
Amador High
615 students
- Argonaut High
Argonaut High
593 students
- Ione Elementar
Ione Elementary
564 students
- Jackson Elemen
Jackson Elementary
479 students
- Sutter Creek E
Sutter Creek Elementary
387 students
- This school
Jackson Junior High
270 students
What this shows Jackson Junior High reports 270 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jackson Junior High compares
Jackson 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 37% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.5% | ▼ 20% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 270 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
270
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 8% in California - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
67.0%
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
$14,526
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 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.1%
Hispanic or Latino 20.7%
Two or More 9.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.3%
Asian 2.2%
Largest group: White at 64.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Jackson Junior High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Amador County Unified reports $14,526 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jackson Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amador High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Argonaut High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ione Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sutter Creek Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar middle schools in Jackson
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~270 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jackson Junior High
How many students attend Jackson Junior High?
Jackson Junior High has 270 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jackson, CA. CCD year-over-year: 346 (2022-23) → 351 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Junior High is 13.5:1, which is 37% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 14% lower 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 Jackson Junior High?
44.5% of students at Jackson Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Jackson Junior High is White at 64.1% of enrollment, in Jackson, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson Junior High?
Jackson Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Jackson Junior High rank among public schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Junior High ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Jackson, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Jackson on the city page.
What other schools are in Amador County Unified?
Besides Jackson Junior High, Amador County Unified also operates Amador High (615 students), Argonaut High (593 students), and Ione Elementary (564 students). See the Amador County Unified district page for the complete list.