Enrollment
705
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Modesto, CA
La Loma Junior High
Federal NCES profile for La Loma Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062513003740
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Loma Junior High earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 9
- middle schools in Modesto · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.7:1
- students per teacher
- 69.4%
- free-lunch eligible
La Loma Junior High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Loma Junior High ranks #5 of 9 middle schools in Modesto, CA.
School address
District: Modesto City Elementary · California
NCES ID 062513003740 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How La Loma Junior High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at La Loma Junior High
La Loma Junior High is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Modesto, California, enrolling 705 students.
At 22.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 705 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 1,877 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #1,151.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (62%) and White (25%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 470 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Modesto's middle schools, it stands alongside Elizabeth Ustach Middle (1,016 students): La Loma Junior High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.7:1 vs 21.2:1).
Modesto City Elementary also operates Bret Harte Elementary (867 students) and Roosevelt Junior High (818 students) alongside La Loma Junior High.
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 La Loma Junior High compares
La Loma Junior High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.4% | ▲ 25% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 705 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
705
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
45.7%
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 470 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 62.3%
White 25.2%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 2.8%
African American 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, La Loma Junior High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
How La Loma Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bret Harte Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mark Twain Junior High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Loma Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 777
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar middle schools in Modesto
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Elizabeth Ustach Middle
Standard public school
1,016 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Somerset Middle
Standard public school
947 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Daniel J. Savage Middle
Standard public school
906 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Junior High
Standard public school
818 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Prescott Junior High
Standard public school
746 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Mark Twain Junior High
Standard public school
658 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Similar middle 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 (~705 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about La Loma Junior High
How many students attend La Loma Junior High?
La Loma Junior High has 705 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Modesto, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Loma Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at La Loma Junior High is 22.7:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Loma Junior High?
69.4% of students at La Loma Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Loma Junior High?
The largest demographic group at La Loma Junior High is Hispanic or Latino at 62.3% of enrollment, in Modesto, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Loma Junior High?
La Loma Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 La Loma Junior High rank among middle schools in Modesto?
By Resource Investment Index, La Loma Junior High ranks #5 of 9 middle schools in Modesto, 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 Modesto on the city page.
Is La Loma Junior High a good school?
La Loma Junior High earns 21/100 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 Modesto City Elementary?
Besides La Loma Junior High, Modesto City Elementary also operates Bret Harte Elementary (867 students), Roosevelt Junior High (818 students), and Fairview Elementary (786 students). See the Modesto City Elementary district page for the complete list.
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