- Enrollment
- 1,132
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lindsay, CA
John J. Cairns Continuation
Federal NCES profile for John J. Cairns Continuation, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062187005524
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 84
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John J. Cairns Continuation earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 10
- public schools in Lindsay · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- small classes for California
- 83.3%
- free-lunch eligible
John J. Cairns Continuation has class sizes smaller than 95% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John J. Cairns Continuation ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Lindsay, CA.
School address
District: Lindsay Unified · California
NCES ID 062187005524 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
John J. Cairns Continuation held near 72 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 6.8 → 7.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 062187005524 · Lindsay, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
65 enr · 10.8:1 · 83.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Lindsay Senior High (1,132 students)
John J. Cairns Continuation held near 72 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 6.8 → 7.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
John J. Cairns Continuation in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lindsay Senior
Lindsay Senior High
1,132 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elementary
730 students
- Roosevelt Elem
Roosevelt Elementary
473 students
- Reagan Element 426
Reagan Elementary
426 students
- Kennedy Elemen 376
Kennedy Elementary
376 students
- This school 65
John J. Cairns Continuation
65 students
What this shows John J. Cairns Continuation reports 65 students on the CCD universe file.
How John J. Cairns Continuation compares
John J. Cairns Continuation 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 50% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.3% | ▲ 50% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 65 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
65
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 50% below state mean
Top 5% in California - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
90.8%
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
$21,319
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.9%
White 3.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.0, John J. Cairns Continuation is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Lindsay Unified reports $21,319 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John J. Cairns Continuation Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsay Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reagan Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John J. Cairns Continuation's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar high schools in Lindsay
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~65 students)
Frequently asked questions about John J. Cairns Continuation
How many students attend John J. Cairns Continuation?
John J. Cairns Continuation has 65 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lindsay, CA. CCD year-over-year: 72 (2022-23) → 72 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John J. Cairns Continuation?
The student-teacher ratio at John J. Cairns Continuation is 10.8:1, which is 50% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 31% 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 John J. Cairns Continuation?
83.3% of students at John J. Cairns Continuation are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John J. Cairns Continuation?
The largest demographic group at John J. Cairns Continuation is Hispanic or Latino at 96.9% of enrollment, in Lindsay, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John J. Cairns Continuation?
John J. Cairns Continuation has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 John J. Cairns Continuation rank among public schools in Lindsay?
By Resource Investment Index, John J. Cairns Continuation ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Lindsay, 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 Lindsay on the city page.
What other schools are in Lindsay Unified?
Besides John J. Cairns Continuation, Lindsay Unified also operates Lindsay Senior High (1,132 students), Washington Elementary (730 students), and Roosevelt Elementary (473 students). See the Lindsay Unified district page for the complete list.