- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Redding, CA
Parsons Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Parsons Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061281001442
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parsons Junior High earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #30 of 41
- public schools in Redding · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- students per teacher
- 77.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Parsons Junior High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parsons Junior High ranks #30 of 41 public schools in Redding, CA.
School address
District: Enterprise Elementary · California
NCES ID 061281001442 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Parsons Junior High held near 495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.6 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 061281001442 · Redding, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
522 enr · 20.1:1 · 77.0% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Boulder Creek Elementary (839 students)
Parsons Junior High held near 495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.6 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Parsons Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boulder Creek
Boulder Creek Elementary
839 students
- Mistletoe Elem
Mistletoe Elementary
682 students
- This school
Parsons Junior High
522 students
- Lassen View El
Lassen View Elementary
443 students
- Shasta Meadows 320
Shasta Meadows Elementary
320 students
- Alta Mesa Elem 319
Alta Mesa Elementary
319 students
What this shows Parsons Junior High reports 522 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parsons Junior High compares
Parsons 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 | 20.1:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.0% | ▲ 39% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 522 | top 42% | - | - |
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.
522
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
38.9%
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
$16,166
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 522 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.1%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%
Asian 13.0%
Two or More 12.6%
African American 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 43.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Parsons Junior High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Enterprise Elementary reports $16,166 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parsons Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder Creek Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mistletoe Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lassen View Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shasta Meadows Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alta Mesa Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parsons Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~522 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Parsons Junior High
How many students attend Parsons Junior High?
Parsons Junior High has 522 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Redding, CA. CCD year-over-year: 483 (2022-23) → 495 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parsons Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Parsons Junior High 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 Parsons Junior High?
77.0% of students at Parsons Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parsons Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Parsons Junior High is White at 43.1% of enrollment, in Redding, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parsons Junior High?
Parsons Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Parsons Junior High rank among public schools in Redding?
By Resource Investment Index, Parsons Junior High ranks #30 of 41 public schools in Redding, 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 Redding on the city page.
What other schools are in Enterprise Elementary?
Besides Parsons Junior High, Enterprise Elementary also operates Boulder Creek Elementary (839 students), Mistletoe Elementary (682 students), and Lassen View Elementary (443 students). See the Enterprise Elementary district page for the complete list.