- Enrollment
- 1,755
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Davis, CA
Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 061062001178
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Davis · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19:1
- small classes for California
- 16.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High has class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High ranks #3 of 5 schools in Davis, CA.
School address
District: Davis Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 061062001178 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High held near 621 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.1 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 061062001178 · Davis, CA Other · MID · TRAD
588 enr · 19:1 · 16.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Davis Senior High (1,755 students)
Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High held near 621 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.1 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Davis Senior H
Davis Senior High
1,755 students
- This school 588
Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High
588 students
- Pioneer Elemen 572
Pioneer Elementary
572 students
- Birch Lane Ele 571
Birch Lane Elementary
571 students
- Da Vinci Chart 562
Da Vinci Charter Academy
562 students
- North Davis El 552
North Davis Elementary
552 students
What this shows Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High reports 588 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High compares
Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High 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 | 19:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.1% | ▼ 71% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 588 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
588
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in California - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,704
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
Counselors2.6 FTE
Per 226 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.9%
Asian 26.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
Two or More 10.6%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 43.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Davis Joint Unified reports $16,704 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Birch Lane Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Da Vinci Charter Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Davis Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Davis
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Da Vinci Charter Academy
Standard public school
562 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High
Standard public school
533 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High
Standard public school
524 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Davis School for Independent Study
Alternative education program
124 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~588 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High
How many students attend Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High?
Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High has 588 students enrolled. It is a public school in Davis, CA. CCD year-over-year: 596 (2022-23) → 621 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High is 19:1, which is 12% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 21% 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 Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High?
16.1% of students at Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High is White at 43.9% of enrollment, in Davis, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High?
Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High rank among schools in Davis?
By Resource Investment Index, Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High ranks #3 of 5 schools in Davis, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Davis on the city page.
What other schools are in Davis Joint Unified?
Besides Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High, Davis Joint Unified also operates Davis Senior High (1,755 students), Pioneer Elementary (572 students), and Birch Lane Elementary (571 students). See the Davis Joint Unified district page for the complete list.