- Enrollment
- 1,755
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Davis, CA
Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 061062001177
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Davis · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.5:1
- small classes for California
- 11.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High has class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High ranks #1 of 5 schools in Davis, CA.
School address
District: Davis Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 061062001177 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 061062001177 · Davis, CA Other · MID · TRAD
524 enr · 17.5:1 · 11.5% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Davis Senior High (1,755 students)
Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Davis Senior H
Davis Senior High
1,755 students
- Oliver Wendell 588
Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High
588 students
- Pioneer Elemen 572
Pioneer Elementary
572 students
- Birch Lane Ele 571
Birch Lane Elementary
571 students
- Da Vinci Chart 562
Da Vinci Charter Academy
562 students
- This school 524
Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High
524 students
What this shows Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High reports 524 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High compares
Ralph Waldo Emerson 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 | 17.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.5% | ▼ 79% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 524 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
524
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 19% in California - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,704
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.6%
Hispanic or Latino 26.5%
Two or More 11.3%
Asian 9.2%
African American 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Davis Joint Unified reports $16,704 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Birch Lane Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Da Vinci Charter Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Davis
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High
Standard public school
588 students 19:1 students per teacher
Da Vinci Charter Academy
Standard public school
562 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High
Standard public school
533 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Davis School for Independent Study
Alternative education program
124 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~524 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High
How many students attend Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High?
Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High has 524 students enrolled. It is a public school in Davis, CA. CCD year-over-year: 485 (2022-23) → 488 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High is 17.5:1, which is 19% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 11% 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 Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High?
11.5% of students at Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High is White at 49.6% of enrollment, in Davis, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High?
Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High rank among schools in Davis?
By Resource Investment Index, Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High ranks #1 of 5 schools in Davis, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Davis on the city page.
What other schools are in Davis Joint Unified?
Besides Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High, Davis Joint Unified also operates Davis Senior High (1,755 students), Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High (588 students), and Pioneer Elementary (572 students). See the Davis Joint Unified district page for the complete list.