- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Parlier, CA
Parlier Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Parlier Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062991007498
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parlier Junior High earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Parlier · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.6:1
- students per teacher
- 93.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Parlier Junior High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parlier Junior High ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Parlier, CA.
School address
District: Parlier Unified · California
NCES ID 062991007498 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Parlier Junior High held near 527 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 062991007498 · Parlier, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
566 enr · 23.6:1 · 93.9% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Parlier High (901 students)
Parlier Junior High held near 527 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Parlier Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Parlier High
Parlier High
901 students
- This school
Parlier Junior High
566 students
- Cesar E Chavez
Cesar E Chavez Elementary
439 students
- John C Martine
John C Martinez Elementary
434 students
- S Ben Benavide
S Ben Benavidez Elementary
409 students
- Mathew J Brlet
Mathew J Brletic Elementary
407 students
What this shows Parlier Junior High reports 566 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parlier Junior High compares
Parlier 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 | 23.6:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.9% | ▲ 69% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 566 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
566
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 68% in California - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
40.1%
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
$18,101
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
95
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.4%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.4, Parlier Junior High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Parlier Unified reports $18,101 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parlier Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parlier High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cesar E Chavez Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John C Martinez Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| S Ben Benavidez Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mathew J Brletic Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parlier Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
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 (~566 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parlier Junior High
How many students attend Parlier Junior High?
Parlier Junior High has 566 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Parlier, CA. CCD year-over-year: 524 (2022-23) → 527 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parlier Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Parlier Junior High is 23.6:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parlier Junior High?
93.9% of students at Parlier Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parlier Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Parlier Junior High is Hispanic or Latino at 98.8% of enrollment, in Parlier, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parlier Junior High?
Parlier Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower 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 Parlier Junior High rank among public schools in Parlier?
By Resource Investment Index, Parlier Junior High ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Parlier, 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 Parlier on the city page.
What other schools are in Parlier Unified?
Besides Parlier Junior High, Parlier Unified also operates Parlier High (901 students), Cesar E Chavez Elementary (439 students), and John C Martinez Elementary (434 students). See the Parlier Unified district page for the complete list.