- Enrollment
- 1,460
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Richmond, CA
Lovonya Dejean Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lovonya Dejean Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063255011226
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lovonya Dejean Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- students per teacher
- 67.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lovonya Dejean Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lovonya Dejean Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Richmond, CA.
School address
District: West Contra Costa Unified · California
NCES ID 063255011226 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Lovonya Dejean Middle held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.2 → 18.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 063255011226 · Richmond, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
381 enr · 20.1:1 · 67.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: El Cerrito High (1,460 students)
Lovonya Dejean Middle held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.2 → 18.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lovonya Dejean Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- El Cerrito Hig
El Cerrito High
1,460 students
- Richmond High
Richmond High
1,280 students
- Pinole Valley
Pinole Valley High
1,245 students
- De Anza High
De Anza High
1,047 students
- Hercules High
Hercules High
767 students
- This school 381
Lovonya Dejean Middle
381 students
What this shows Lovonya Dejean Middle reports 381 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lovonya Dejean Middle compares
Lovonya Dejean Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.1% | ▲ 21% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 35% in California - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
55.4%
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
$19,122
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 191 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.0%
African American 13.4%
White 3.1%
Asian 2.6%
Two or More 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.6, Lovonya Dejean Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Contra Costa Unified reports $19,122 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lovonya Dejean Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Cerrito High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richmond High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pinole Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| De Anza High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hercules High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lovonya Dejean Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,280
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,047
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools in Richmond
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~381 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lovonya Dejean Middle
How many students attend Lovonya Dejean Middle?
Lovonya Dejean Middle has 381 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Richmond, CA. CCD year-over-year: 404 (2022-23) → 384 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lovonya Dejean Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lovonya Dejean Middle is 20.1:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 28% 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 Lovonya Dejean Middle?
67.1% of students at Lovonya Dejean Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lovonya Dejean Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lovonya Dejean Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 79.0% of enrollment, in Richmond, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lovonya Dejean Middle?
Lovonya Dejean Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Lovonya Dejean Middle rank among middle schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Lovonya Dejean Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Richmond, 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 Richmond on the city page.
What other schools are in West Contra Costa Unified?
Besides Lovonya Dejean Middle, West Contra Costa Unified also operates El Cerrito High (1,460 students), Richmond High (1,280 students), and Pinole Valley High (1,245 students). See the West Contra Costa Unified district page for the complete list.