- Enrollment
- 2,650
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sacramento, CA
Samuel Jackman Middle
Federal NCES profile for Samuel Jackman Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061233010292
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Samuel Jackman Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 18
- middle schools in Sacramento · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.1:1
- students per teacher
- 59.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Samuel Jackman Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Samuel Jackman Middle ranks #5 of 18 middle schools in Sacramento, CA.
School address
District: Elk Grove Unified · California
NCES ID 061233010292 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Samuel Jackman Middle held near 849 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.5 → 41.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-42 students YoY 061233010292 · Sacramento, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
909 enr · 21.1:1 · 59.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin High (2,650 students)
Samuel Jackman Middle held near 849 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.5 → 41.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Samuel Jackman Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin High
Franklin High
2,650 students
- Pleasant Grove
Pleasant Grove High
2,536 students
- Sheldon High
Sheldon High
2,368 students
- Monterey Trail
Monterey Trail High
2,263 students
- Laguna Creek H
Laguna Creek High
2,142 students
- This school 909
Samuel Jackman Middle
909 students
What this shows Samuel Jackman Middle reports 909 students on the CCD universe file.
How Samuel Jackman Middle compares
Samuel Jackman Middle 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 | 21.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.4% | ▲ 7% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 909 | top 13% | - | - |
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.
909
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
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
33.7%
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
$15,921
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 115 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.4%
Asian 31.7%
African American 13.9%
Two or More 5.7%
White 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, Samuel Jackman Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elk Grove Unified reports $15,921 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Samuel Jackman Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sheldon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monterey Trail High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laguna Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Samuel Jackman Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,536
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,368
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,263
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,142
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Sacramento
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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Standard public school
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T. R. Smedberg Middle
Standard public school
1,065 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Arden Middle
Standard public school
1,010 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
James Rutter Middle
Standard public school
871 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
California Middle
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782 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Will C. Wood Middle
Standard public school
680 students 24.3:1 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 (~909 students)
Frequently asked questions about Samuel Jackman Middle
How many students attend Samuel Jackman Middle?
Samuel Jackman Middle has 909 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sacramento, CA. CCD year-over-year: 891 (2022-23) → 849 (2023-24), nearly flat (-42).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Samuel Jackman Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Samuel Jackman Middle 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 Samuel Jackman Middle?
59.4% of students at Samuel Jackman Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Samuel Jackman Middle?
The largest demographic group at Samuel Jackman Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 40.4% of enrollment, in Sacramento, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Samuel Jackman Middle?
Samuel Jackman Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Samuel Jackman Middle rank among middle schools in Sacramento?
By Resource Investment Index, Samuel Jackman Middle ranks #5 of 18 middle schools in Sacramento, 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 Sacramento on the city page.
What other schools are in Elk Grove Unified?
Besides Samuel Jackman Middle, Elk Grove Unified also operates Franklin High (2,650 students), Pleasant Grove High (2,536 students), and Sheldon High (2,368 students). See the Elk Grove Unified district page for the complete list.