Enrollment
522
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Parsons Junior High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Parsons Junior High
Parsons Junior High is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Redding, California, enrolling 522 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 522 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 2,229 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #1,239.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 522 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Enterprise Elementary also operates Boulder Creek Elementary (839 students) and Mistletoe Elementary (682 students) alongside Parsons Junior High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Parsons Junior High compares
Parsons Junior High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,917
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Enterprise Elementary, which includes Parsons Junior High.
$14,917
Per student
-10%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.7%
State 62.0%
Federal 15.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~522 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Parsons Junior High a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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