Enrollment
447
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kingsburg, CA
Rafer Johnson Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Rafer Johnson Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061980009558Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rafer Johnson Junior High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of California schools.
- #3 of 12
- public schools in Kingsburg · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- small classes for California
- 53.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Rafer Johnson Junior High has class sizes smaller than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rafer Johnson Junior High ranks #3 of 12 public schools in Kingsburg, CA.
School address
District: Kingsburg Elementary Charter · California
NCES ID 061980009558 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rafer Johnson Junior High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rafer Johnson Junior High
Rafer Johnson Junior High is a higher-need, mid-sized charter middle school in Kingsburg, California, enrolling 447 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 53.8% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 447 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 1,534 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #41, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (68%) and White (25%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 447 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Kingsburg Elementary Charter also operates Ronald W. Reagan Elementary (619 students) and Lincoln Elementary (442 students) alongside Rafer Johnson 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 Rafer Johnson Junior High compares
Rafer Johnson 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 | 19.4:1 | ▼ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.8% | ▼ 3% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
447
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 30% in California - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 447 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 68.0%
White 24.8%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 2.9%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.4, Rafer Johnson Junior High is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
How Rafer Johnson Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald W. Reagan Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Valley Home | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rafer Johnson Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 29.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 119
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~447 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Rafer Johnson Junior High
How many students attend Rafer Johnson Junior High?
Rafer Johnson Junior High has 447 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kingsburg, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rafer Johnson Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Rafer Johnson Junior High is 19.4:1, which is 10% 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 Rafer Johnson Junior High?
53.8% of students at Rafer Johnson Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rafer Johnson Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Rafer Johnson Junior High is Hispanic or Latino at 68.0% of enrollment, in Kingsburg, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rafer Johnson Junior High?
Rafer Johnson Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Rafer Johnson Junior High rank among public schools in Kingsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Rafer Johnson Junior High ranks #3 of 12 public schools in Kingsburg, 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 Kingsburg on the city page.
Is Rafer Johnson Junior High a good school?
Rafer Johnson Junior High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of 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 Kingsburg Elementary Charter?
Besides Rafer Johnson Junior High, Kingsburg Elementary Charter also operates Ronald W. Reagan Elementary (619 students), Lincoln Elementary (442 students), and Washington Elementary (285 students). See the Kingsburg Elementary Charter district page for the complete list.
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