Enrollment
39
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Potter Valley, CA
Potter Valley Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Potter Valley Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063140010958
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Potter Valley Junior High earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Potter Valley · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- students per teacher
- 42.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Potter Valley Junior High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Potter Valley Junior High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Potter Valley, CA.
School address
District: Potter Valley Community Unified · California
NCES ID 063140010958 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Potter Valley Junior High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Potter Valley Junior High
Potter Valley Junior High is a small middle school in Potter Valley, California, enrolling 39 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.9% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of California schools, with 39 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 101 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #81, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 58/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Potter Valley Community Unified also operates Potter Valley Elementary (143 students) and Potter Valley High (79 students) alongside Potter Valley 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 Potter Valley Junior High compares
Potter Valley 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 | 19.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.9% | ▼ 23% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 39 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
39
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 31% in California - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.2%
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
$19,230
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 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 56.4%
Hispanic or Latino 30.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 10.3%
African American 2.6%
Largest group: White at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Potter Valley Junior High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Potter Valley Community Unified, which includes Potter Valley Junior High.
$19,230
Per student
+16%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.9%
State 52.3%
Federal 12.8%
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 Potter Valley Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potter Valley Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Potter Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Potter Valley Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 143
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 79
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~39 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Potter Valley Junior High
How many students attend Potter Valley Junior High?
Potter Valley Junior High has 39 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Potter Valley, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Potter Valley Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Potter Valley Junior High is 19.5:1, which is 9% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 24% 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 Potter Valley Junior High?
42.9% of students at Potter Valley Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Potter Valley Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Potter Valley Junior High is White at 56.4% of enrollment, in Potter Valley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Potter Valley Junior High?
Potter Valley Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Potter Valley Junior High rank among public schools in Potter Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Potter Valley Junior High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Potter Valley, 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 Potter Valley on the city page.
Is Potter Valley Junior High a good school?
Potter Valley Junior High earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the smallest schools in California. 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 Potter Valley Community Unified?
Besides Potter Valley Junior High, Potter Valley Community Unified also operates Potter Valley Elementary (143 students) and Potter Valley High (79 students). See the Potter Valley Community Unified district page for the complete list.
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