Enrollment
321
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Arbuckle, CA
Lloyd G. Johnson Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Lloyd G. Johnson Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063036008941
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lloyd G. Johnson Junior High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Arbuckle · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- small classes for California
- 67.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lloyd G. Johnson Junior High has class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lloyd G. Johnson Junior High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Arbuckle, CA.
School address
District: Pierce Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 063036008941 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lloyd G. Johnson Junior High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lloyd G. Johnson Junior High
Lloyd G. Johnson Junior High is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Arbuckle, California, enrolling 321 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 321 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,323 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #441.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 321 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Pierce Joint Unified spends $12,244 per pupil, 26% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Pierce Joint Unified also operates Arbuckle Elementary (604 students) and Pierce High (463 students) alongside Lloyd G. Johnson 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 Lloyd G. Johnson Junior High compares
Lloyd G. Johnson 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 | 18.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.6% | ▲ 22% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 26% in California - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.9%
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
$12,244
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 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 81.6%
White 15.9%
African American 1.2%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.9, Lloyd G. Johnson Junior High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pierce Joint Unified, which includes Lloyd G. Johnson Junior High.
$12,244
Per student
-26%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.1%
State 57.1%
Federal 7.8%
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 Lloyd G. Johnson Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbuckle Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pierce High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand Island Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arbuckle Alternative High (Continuation) | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Lloyd G. Johnson Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 49
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~321 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lloyd G. Johnson Junior High
How many students attend Lloyd G. Johnson Junior High?
Lloyd G. Johnson Junior High has 321 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Arbuckle, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lloyd G. Johnson Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lloyd G. Johnson Junior High is 18.9:1, which is 12% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 20% 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 Lloyd G. Johnson Junior High?
67.6% of students at Lloyd G. Johnson Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lloyd G. Johnson Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Lloyd G. Johnson Junior High is Hispanic or Latino at 81.6% of enrollment, in Arbuckle, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lloyd G. Johnson Junior High?
Lloyd G. Johnson Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Lloyd G. Johnson Junior High rank among public schools in Arbuckle?
By Resource Investment Index, Lloyd G. Johnson Junior High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Arbuckle, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Arbuckle on the city page.
Is Lloyd G. Johnson Junior High a good school?
Lloyd G. Johnson Junior High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. 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 Pierce Joint Unified?
Besides Lloyd G. Johnson Junior High, Pierce Joint Unified also operates Arbuckle Elementary (604 students), Pierce High (463 students), and Grand Island Elementary (49 students). See the Pierce Joint Unified district page for the complete list.
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