- Enrollment
- 1,536
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ridgecrest, CA
James Monroe Middle
Federal NCES profile for James Monroe Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063680006235
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Monroe Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools.
- #3 of 10
- public schools in Ridgecrest · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- small classes for California
- 46.0%
- free-lunch eligible
James Monroe Middle has class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Monroe Middle ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Ridgecrest, CA.
School address
District: Sierra Sands Unified · California
NCES ID 063680006235 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
James Monroe Middle held near 542 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.1 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 063680006235 · Ridgecrest, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
490 enr · 18.8:1 · 46.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Burroughs High (1,536 students)
James Monroe Middle held near 542 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.1 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
James Monroe Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Burroughs High
Burroughs High
1,536 students
- Murray Middle
Murray Middle
643 students
- Las Flores Ele 526
Las Flores Elementary
526 students
- Faller Element 516
Faller Elementary
516 students
- This school 490
James Monroe Middle
490 students
- Richmond Eleme 364
Richmond Elementary
364 students
What this shows James Monroe Middle reports 490 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Monroe Middle compares
James Monroe Middle 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 | 18.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.0% | ▼ 17% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 490 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
490
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.0%
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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 26% in California - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.5%
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
$15,165
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.5%
Hispanic or Latino 34.3%
African American 8.4%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 46.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, James Monroe Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sierra Sands Unified reports $15,165 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James Monroe Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burroughs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Murray Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Las Flores Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Faller Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richmond Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Monroe Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar middle schools in Ridgecrest
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 (~490 students)
Frequently asked questions about James Monroe Middle
How many students attend James Monroe Middle?
James Monroe Middle has 490 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ridgecrest, CA. CCD year-over-year: 548 (2022-23) → 542 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Monroe Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at James Monroe Middle is 18.8:1, which is 13% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 20% 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 James Monroe Middle?
46.0% of students at James Monroe Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Monroe Middle?
The largest demographic group at James Monroe Middle is White at 46.5% of enrollment, in Ridgecrest, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Monroe Middle?
James Monroe Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 James Monroe Middle rank among public schools in Ridgecrest?
By Resource Investment Index, James Monroe Middle ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Ridgecrest, 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 Ridgecrest on the city page.
What other schools are in Sierra Sands Unified?
Besides James Monroe Middle, Sierra Sands Unified also operates Burroughs High (1,536 students), Murray Middle (643 students), and Las Flores Elementary (526 students). See the Sierra Sands Unified district page for the complete list.