- Enrollment
- 858
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hollister, CA
Rancho San Justo
Federal NCES profile for Rancho San Justo, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061734002181
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rancho San Justo earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #8 of 18
- public schools in Hollister · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.1:1
- students per teacher
- 53.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Rancho San Justo has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rancho San Justo ranks #8 of 18 public schools in Hollister, CA.
School address
District: Hollister · California
NCES ID 061734002181 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Rancho San Justo grew from 556 students in 2022-23 to 589 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.6 → 27.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 061734002181 · Hollister, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
653 enr · 21.1:1 · 53.6% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Hollister Dual Language Academy (858 students)
Rancho San Justo grew from 556 students in 2022-23 to 589 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 31.6 → 27.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Rancho San Justo in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hollister Dual
Hollister Dual Language Academy
858 students
- Ladd Lane Elem
Ladd Lane Elementary
767 students
- Rancho Santana
Rancho Santana
678 students
- This school
Rancho San Justo
653 students
- Sunnyslope Ele
Sunnyslope Elementary
602 students
- Cerra Vista El
Cerra Vista Elementary
602 students
What this shows Rancho San Justo reports 653 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rancho San Justo compares
Rancho San Justo is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.6% | ▼ 3% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 653 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
653
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.6%
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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 44% in California - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.8%
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
$14,616
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 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.0%
White 10.6%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 3.1%
African American 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.1, Rancho San Justo is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Hollister reports $14,616 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rancho San Justo Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollister Dual Language Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ladd Lane Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rancho Santana | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunnyslope Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cerra Vista Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rancho San Justo's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 28.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar middle schools in Hollister
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~653 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rancho San Justo
How many students attend Rancho San Justo?
Rancho San Justo has 653 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hollister, CA. CCD year-over-year: 556 (2022-23) → 589 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rancho San Justo?
The student-teacher ratio at Rancho San Justo is 21.1:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% 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 Rancho San Justo?
53.6% of students at Rancho San Justo are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rancho San Justo?
The largest demographic group at Rancho San Justo is Hispanic or Latino at 79.0% of enrollment, in Hollister, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rancho San Justo?
Rancho San Justo has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Rancho San Justo rank among public schools in Hollister?
By Resource Investment Index, Rancho San Justo ranks #8 of 18 public schools in Hollister, 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 Hollister on the city page.
What other schools are in Hollister?
Besides Rancho San Justo, Hollister also operates Hollister Dual Language Academy (858 students), Ladd Lane Elementary (767 students), and Rancho Santana (678 students). See the Hollister district page for the complete list.