- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Shafter, CA
Richland Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Richland Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062145009565
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richland Junior High earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 84% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Shafter · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- small classes for California
- 75.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Richland Junior High has class sizes smaller than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richland Junior High ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Shafter, CA.
School address
District: Richland Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 062145009565 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Richland Junior High held near 585 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.6 → 34.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 062145009565 · Shafter, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
558 enr · 16.9:1 · 75.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Golden Oak Elementary (717 students)
Richland Junior High held near 585 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.6 → 34.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Richland Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Golden Oak Ele
Golden Oak Elementary
717 students
- Redwood Elemen
Redwood Elementary
601 students
- This school
Richland Junior High
558 students
- Sequoia Elemen
Sequoia Elementary
534 students
What this shows Richland Junior High reports 558 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richland Junior High compares
Richland 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 21% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.9% | ▲ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 558 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
558
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 16% in California - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.0%
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
$20,278
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 558 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.5%
White 4.3%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.4, Richland Junior High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richland Union Elementary reports $20,278 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richland Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Oak Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Redwood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sequoia Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richland Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~558 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richland Junior High
How many students attend Richland Junior High?
Richland Junior High has 558 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Shafter, CA. CCD year-over-year: 589 (2022-23) → 585 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richland Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Richland Junior High is 16.9:1, which is 21% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 8% 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 Richland Junior High?
75.9% of students at Richland Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richland Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Richland Junior High is Hispanic or Latino at 93.5% of enrollment, in Shafter, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richland Junior High?
Richland Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Richland Junior High rank among public schools in Shafter?
By Resource Investment Index, Richland Junior High ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Shafter, 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 Shafter on the city page.
What other schools are in Richland Union Elementary?
Besides Richland Junior High, Richland Union Elementary also operates Golden Oak Elementary (717 students), Redwood Elementary (601 students), and Sequoia Elementary (534 students). See the Richland Union Elementary district page for the complete list.