Enrollment
801
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Livermore, CA
Junction K-8
Federal NCES profile for Junction K-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062211002622
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Junction K-8 earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #11 of 11
- elementary schools in Livermore · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.5:1
- students per teacher
- 52.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Junction K-8 has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Junction K-8 ranks #11 of 11 elementary schools in Livermore, CA.
School address
District: Livermore Valley Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 062211002622 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Junction K-8 compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Junction K-8
Junction K-8 is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Livermore, California, enrolling 801 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.3% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 801 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,211 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #657.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (68%) and White (20%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1001 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Livermore's elementary schools, it stands alongside Joe Michell (786 students): Junction K-8 is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.5:1 vs 23.1:1).
Livermore Valley Joint Unified also operates Granada High (2,156 students) and Livermore High (1,827 students) alongside Junction K-8.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Junction K-8 compares
Junction K-8 on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.3% | ▼ 6% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 801 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
801
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 39% in California - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.1%
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
$14,132
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.1%
White 19.6%
Asian 6.4%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, Junction K-8 is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Livermore Valley Joint Unified, which includes Junction K-8.
$14,132
Per student
-14%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.7%
State 38.6%
Federal 7.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Junction K-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granada High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Livermore High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Mendenhall Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joe Michell | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunset Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Junction K-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,156
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,827
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Livermore
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Joe Michell
Standard public school
786 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Sunset Elementary
Standard public school
759 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Emma C. Smith Elementary
Standard public school
648 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Altamont Creek Elementary
Standard public school
620 students 23:1 students per teacher
Rancho Las Positas Elementary
Standard public school
586 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Arroyo Seco Elementary
Standard public school
584 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~801 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Junction K-8
How many students attend Junction K-8?
Junction K-8 has 801 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Livermore, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Junction K-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Junction K-8 is 20.5:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 31% 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 Junction K-8?
52.3% of students at Junction K-8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Junction K-8?
The largest demographic group at Junction K-8 is Hispanic or Latino at 68.1% of enrollment, in Livermore, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Junction K-8?
Junction K-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Junction K-8 rank among elementary schools in Livermore?
By Resource Investment Index, Junction K-8 ranks #11 of 11 elementary schools in Livermore, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Livermore on the city page.
Is Junction K-8 a good school?
Junction K-8 earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Livermore Valley Joint Unified?
Besides Junction K-8, Livermore Valley Joint Unified also operates Granada High (2,156 students), Livermore High (1,827 students), and William Mendenhall Middle (876 students). See the Livermore Valley Joint Unified district page for the complete list.
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