- Enrollment
- 2,156
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-58 students YoY
Junction K-8 shrank from 861 students in 2022-23 to 803 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.8 → 37.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-58 students YoY 062211002622 · Livermore, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
801 enr · 20.5:1 · 52.3% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Granada High (2,156 students)
Junction K-8 shrank from 861 students in 2022-23 to 803 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE lost 39.8 → 37.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Junction K-8 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Granada High
Granada High
2,156 students
- Livermore High
Livermore High
1,827 students
- William Menden
William Mendenhall Middle
876 students
- This school 801
Junction K-8
801 students
- Joe Michell 786
Joe Michell
786 students
- Sunset Element 759
Sunset Elementary
759 students
What this shows Junction K-8 reports 801 students on the CCD universe file.
How Junction K-8 compares
Junction K-8 is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,408
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
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.
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
District finance for Livermore Valley Joint Unified reports $15,408 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~801 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 861 (2022-23) → 803 (2023-24), down 58.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.