- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sacramento, CA
Laurel Ruff Transition
Federal NCES profile for Laurel Ruff Transition, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063462007853
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laurel Ruff Transition earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 95% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #25 of 31
- high schools in Sacramento · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.9:1
- small classes for California
- 37.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Laurel Ruff Transition has class sizes smaller than 95% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel Ruff Transition ranks #25 of 31 high schools in Sacramento, CA.
School address
District: San Juan Unified · California
NCES ID 063462007853 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Laurel Ruff Transition grew from 145 students in 2022-23 to 155 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE held 13.2 → 13.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 063462007853 · Sacramento, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
142 enr · 10.9:1 · 37.2% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Bella Vista High (1,939 students)
Laurel Ruff Transition grew from 145 students in 2022-23 to 155 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE held 13.2 → 13.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Laurel Ruff Transition in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bella Vista Hi
Bella Vista High
1,939 students
- Rio Americano
Rio Americano High
1,891 students
- Mira Loma High
Mira Loma High
1,655 students
- Del Campo High
Del Campo High
1,548 students
- El Camino Fund
El Camino Fundamental High
1,226 students
- This school 142
Laurel Ruff Transition
142 students
What this shows Laurel Ruff Transition reports 142 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laurel Ruff Transition compares
Laurel Ruff Transition 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 49% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.2% | ▼ 33% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 142 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
142
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 49% 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
43.0%
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
$16,227
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%
African American 10.6%
Asian 7.7%
Two or More 7.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Laurel Ruff Transition is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for San Juan Unified reports $16,227 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Laurel Ruff Transition Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rio Americano High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mira Loma High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Del Campo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Camino Fundamental High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laurel Ruff Transition's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,655
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,226
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools in Sacramento
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
C. K. Mcclatchy High
Standard public school
2,569 students 28.9:1 students per teacher
Sheldon High
Standard public school
2,368 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Inderkum High
Standard public school
2,194 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Grant Union High
Standard public school
1,987 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Rio Americano High
Standard public school
1,891 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Hiram W. Johnson High
Standard public school
1,682 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~142 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Laurel Ruff Transition
How many students attend Laurel Ruff Transition?
Laurel Ruff Transition has 142 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sacramento, CA. CCD year-over-year: 145 (2022-23) → 155 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel Ruff Transition?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurel Ruff Transition is 10.9:1, which is 49% 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 Laurel Ruff Transition?
37.2% of students at Laurel Ruff Transition are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laurel Ruff Transition?
The largest demographic group at Laurel Ruff Transition is White at 52.1% of enrollment, in Sacramento, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laurel Ruff Transition?
Laurel Ruff Transition has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Laurel Ruff Transition rank among high schools in Sacramento?
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel Ruff Transition ranks #25 of 31 high schools in Sacramento, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Sacramento on the city page.
What other schools are in San Juan Unified?
Besides Laurel Ruff Transition, San Juan Unified also operates Bella Vista High (1,939 students), Rio Americano High (1,891 students), and Mira Loma High (1,655 students). See the San Juan Unified district page for the complete list.