- Enrollment
- 2,650
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sacramento, CA
James Rutter Middle
Federal NCES profile for James Rutter Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061233001412
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Rutter Middle earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #11 of 18
- middle schools in Sacramento · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.8:1
- students per teacher
- 62.5%
- free-lunch eligible
James Rutter Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Rutter Middle ranks #11 of 18 middle schools in Sacramento, CA.
School address
District: Elk Grove Unified · California
NCES ID 061233001412 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
James Rutter Middle held near 845 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.4 → 45.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 061233001412 · Sacramento, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
871 enr · 19.8:1 · 62.5% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin High (2,650 students)
James Rutter Middle held near 845 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.4 → 45.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
James Rutter Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin High
Franklin High
2,650 students
- Pleasant Grove
Pleasant Grove High
2,536 students
- Sheldon High
Sheldon High
2,368 students
- Monterey Trail
Monterey Trail High
2,263 students
- Laguna Creek H
Laguna Creek High
2,142 students
- This school 871
James Rutter Middle
871 students
What this shows James Rutter Middle reports 871 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Rutter Middle compares
James Rutter 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 | 19.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.5% | ▲ 13% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 871 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
871
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 33% in California - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.7%
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
$15,921
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 436 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 136 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.4%
Asian 34.7%
African American 12.2%
White 4.9%
Two or More 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, James Rutter Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elk Grove Unified reports $15,921 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James Rutter 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monterey Trail High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laguna Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Rutter Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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 Sacramento
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Sutter Middle
Standard public school
1,181 students 27.5:1 students per teacher
T. R. Smedberg Middle
Standard public school
1,065 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Arden Middle
Standard public school
1,010 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Samuel Jackman Middle
Standard public school
909 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
California Middle
Standard public school
782 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Will C. Wood Middle
Standard public school
680 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~871 students)
Frequently asked questions about James Rutter Middle
How many students attend James Rutter Middle?
James Rutter Middle has 871 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sacramento, CA. CCD year-over-year: 847 (2022-23) → 845 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Rutter Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at James Rutter Middle is 19.8:1, which is 8% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 26% 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 Rutter Middle?
62.5% of students at James Rutter Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Rutter Middle?
The largest demographic group at James Rutter Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 40.4% of enrollment, in Sacramento, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Rutter Middle?
James Rutter Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 James Rutter Middle rank among middle schools in Sacramento?
By Resource Investment Index, James Rutter Middle ranks #11 of 18 middle schools in Sacramento, 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 Sacramento on the city page.
What other schools are in Elk Grove Unified?
Besides James Rutter 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.