- Enrollment
- 2,650
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Elk Grove, CA
Joseph Kerr Middle
Federal NCES profile for Joseph Kerr Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061233001402
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joseph Kerr Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 6
- middle schools in Elk Grove · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.5:1
- students per teacher
- 31.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Joseph Kerr Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph Kerr Middle ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in Elk Grove, CA.
School address
District: Elk Grove Unified · California
NCES ID 061233001402 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+89 students YoY
Joseph Kerr Middle grew from 791 students in 2022-23 to 880 in 2023-24 (+11.3%).
Teacher FTE added 39.2 → 40.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+89 students YoY 061233001402 · Elk Grove, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
877 enr · 22.5:1 · 31.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin High (2,650 students)
Joseph Kerr Middle grew from 791 students in 2022-23 to 880 in 2023-24 (+11.3%). Teacher FTE added 39.2 → 40.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Joseph Kerr 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 877
Joseph Kerr Middle
877 students
What this shows Joseph Kerr Middle reports 877 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joseph Kerr Middle compares
Joseph Kerr Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.5% | ▼ 43% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 877 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
877
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 58% in California - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.7%
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
Counselors2.2 FTE
Per 399 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 31.2%
White 30.8%
Asian 17.0%
Two or More 10.7%
African American 7.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 31.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.1, Joseph Kerr 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 Joseph Kerr Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sheldon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monterey Trail High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laguna Creek High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joseph Kerr 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 Elk Grove
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Katherine L. Albiani Middle
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1,447 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Toby Johnson Middle
Standard public school
1,317 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Edward Harris Jr. Middle
Standard public school
1,187 students 22:1 students per teacher
Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle
Standard public school
1,136 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Harriet G. Eddy Middle
Standard public school
1,034 students 21.1:1 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 (~877 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joseph Kerr Middle
How many students attend Joseph Kerr Middle?
Joseph Kerr Middle has 877 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Elk Grove, CA. CCD year-over-year: 791 (2022-23) → 880 (2023-24), up 89.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph Kerr Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph Kerr Middle is 22.5:1, which is 5% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Joseph Kerr Middle?
31.5% of students at Joseph Kerr Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joseph Kerr Middle?
The largest demographic group at Joseph Kerr Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 31.2% of enrollment, in Elk Grove, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joseph Kerr Middle?
Joseph Kerr Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Joseph Kerr Middle rank among middle schools in Elk Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph Kerr Middle ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in Elk Grove, 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 Elk Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in Elk Grove Unified?
Besides Joseph Kerr 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.