- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Lloyd G. Johnson Junior High grew from 315 students in 2022-23 to 336 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.5 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 063036008941 · Arbuckle, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 18.9:1 · 67.6% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Arbuckle Elementary (604 students)
Lloyd G. Johnson Junior High grew from 315 students in 2022-23 to 336 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE lost 17.5 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lloyd G. Johnson Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arbuckle Eleme
Arbuckle Elementary
604 students
- Pierce High
Pierce High
463 students
- This school
Lloyd G. Johnson Junior High
321 students
- Grand Island E 49
Grand Island Elementary
49 students
- Arbuckle Alter 10
Arbuckle Alternative High (Continuation)
10 students
What this shows Lloyd G. Johnson Junior High reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lloyd G. Johnson Junior High compares
Lloyd G. Johnson Junior High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,742
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Pierce Joint Unified reports $13,742 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~321 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 315 (2022-23) → 336 (2023-24), up 21.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.