- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Modesto, CA
Prescott Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Prescott 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 063795006396
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prescott Junior High earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 9
- middle schools in Modesto · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.7:1
- students per teacher
- 60.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Prescott Junior High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prescott Junior High ranks #4 of 9 middle schools in Modesto, CA.
School address
District: Stanislaus Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 063795006396 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Prescott Junior High held near 725 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.9 → 38.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 063795006396 · Modesto, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
746 enr · 20.7:1 · 60.8% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Josephine Chrysler Elementary (621 students)
Prescott Junior High held near 725 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.9 → 38.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Prescott Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Prescott Junior High
746 students
- Josephine Chry
Josephine Chrysler Elementary
621 students
- Agnes M. Bapti
Agnes M. Baptist Elementary
606 students
- Mary Lou Diete
Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary
532 students
- George Eisenhu
George Eisenhut Elementary
513 students
- Stanislaus Ele
Stanislaus Elementary
307 students
What this shows Prescott Junior High reports 746 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prescott Junior High compares
Prescott 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 | 20.7:1 | ▼ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.8% | ▲ 10% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 746 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
746
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 41% in California - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.8%
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
$16,898
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.7%
Asian 15.1%
White 13.9%
Two or More 11.0%
African American 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, Prescott Junior High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Stanislaus Union Elementary reports $16,898 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prescott Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josephine Chrysler Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Agnes M. Baptist Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Eisenhut Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stanislaus Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prescott Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Modesto
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Elizabeth Ustach Middle
Standard public school
1,016 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Somerset Middle
Standard public school
947 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Daniel J. Savage Middle
Standard public school
906 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Junior High
Standard public school
818 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
La Loma Junior High
Standard public school
705 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Mark Twain Junior High
Standard public school
658 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~746 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prescott Junior High
How many students attend Prescott Junior High?
Prescott Junior High has 746 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Modesto, CA. CCD year-over-year: 739 (2022-23) → 725 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prescott Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Prescott Junior High is 20.7:1, which is 4% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% 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 Prescott Junior High?
60.8% of students at Prescott Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prescott Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Prescott Junior High is Hispanic or Latino at 54.7% of enrollment, in Modesto, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prescott Junior High?
Prescott Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Prescott Junior High rank among middle schools in Modesto?
By Resource Investment Index, Prescott Junior High ranks #4 of 9 middle schools in Modesto, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Modesto on the city page.
What other schools are in Stanislaus Union Elementary?
Besides Prescott Junior High, Stanislaus Union Elementary also operates Josephine Chrysler Elementary (621 students), Agnes M. Baptist Elementary (606 students), and Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary (532 students). See the Stanislaus Union Elementary district page for the complete list.