- Enrollment
- 2,650
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Elk Grove, CA
Toby Johnson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Toby Johnson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061233010594
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Toby Johnson Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 6
- middle schools in Elk Grove · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.8:1
- large classes for California
- 27.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Toby Johnson Middle has class sizes larger than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Toby Johnson Middle ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Elk Grove, CA.
School address
District: Elk Grove Unified · California
NCES ID 061233010594 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+101 students YoY
Toby Johnson Middle grew from 1,234 students in 2022-23 to 1,335 in 2023-24 (+8.2%).
Teacher FTE added 53.8 → 59.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+101 students YoY 061233010594 · Elk Grove, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,317 enr · 24.8:1 · 27.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin High (2,650 students)
Toby Johnson Middle grew from 1,234 students in 2022-23 to 1,335 in 2023-24 (+8.2%). Teacher FTE added 53.8 → 59.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Toby Johnson 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
Toby Johnson Middle
1,317 students
What this shows Toby Johnson Middle reports 1,317 students on the CCD universe file.
How Toby Johnson Middle compares
Toby Johnson Middle 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 | 24.8:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.5% | ▼ 50% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,317 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,317
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 78% in California - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
12.1%
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
$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 439 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 41.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.7%
White 14.0%
Two or More 11.8%
African American 10.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Largest group: Asian at 41.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.0, Toby Johnson 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 Toby Johnson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Grove High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sheldon High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monterey Trail High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Laguna Creek High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Toby Johnson 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 Elk Grove
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Edward Harris Jr. Middle
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1,187 students 22:1 students per teacher
Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle
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1,136 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Harriet G. Eddy Middle
Standard public school
1,034 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Joseph Kerr Middle
Standard public school
877 students 22.5:1 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 (~1,317 students)
Frequently asked questions about Toby Johnson Middle
How many students attend Toby Johnson Middle?
Toby Johnson Middle has 1,317 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Elk Grove, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,234 (2022-23) → 1,335 (2023-24), up 101.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Toby Johnson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Toby Johnson Middle is 24.8:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Toby Johnson Middle?
27.5% of students at Toby Johnson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Toby Johnson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Toby Johnson Middle is Asian at 41.1% of enrollment, in Elk Grove, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Toby Johnson Middle?
Toby Johnson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Toby Johnson Middle rank among middle schools in Elk Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Toby Johnson Middle ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Elk Grove, 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 Elk Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in Elk Grove Unified?
Besides Toby Johnson 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.