Enrollment
46
California · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 069103107355
John F. Cruikshank Jr. — Stockton, CA
Federal NCES profile for John F. Cruikshank Jr., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 61/100.
👥 Class size 71
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 80
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: San Joaquin County Office of Education · California
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.2:1
vs 21.6:1 California avg
-67% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
93.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
+68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John F. Cruikshank Jr. compares with California and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
John F. Cruikshank Jr. reports 46 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 6.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 67% below the California state mean of 21.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 55% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 93.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 68% above the California average and 80% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 98 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (C+), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How John F. Cruikshank Jr. compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against California state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.2:1 | ▼ 67% | 21.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.0% | ▲ 68% | 55.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 46 | top 6% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
93.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 68% 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
7.2:1
students per teacher
— 67% below state mean
Top 2% in California — lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 98 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 128.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 46 Top 6% in California — larger than 94% of 10,006 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 6.0
Students per teacher 7.2:1 -67% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 93.0% +68% vs state
NCES ID 069103107355
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.0%
African American 21.7%
White 19.6%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 2.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 98:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 59
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,021
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Enrollment
- 904
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
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Frequently asked questions about John F. Cruikshank Jr.
How many students attend John F. Cruikshank Jr.?
John F. Cruikshank Jr. has 46 students enrolled. It is a other school in Stockton, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F. Cruikshank Jr.?
The student-teacher ratio at John F. Cruikshank Jr. is 7.2:1, which is 67% lower than the California average of 21.6:1 and 55% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John F. Cruikshank Jr.?
93.0% of students at John F. Cruikshank Jr. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John F. Cruikshank Jr.?
The largest demographic group at John F. Cruikshank Jr. is Hispanic or Latino at 50.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Stockton, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John F. Cruikshank Jr.?
John F. Cruikshank Jr. has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (C+) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.