- Enrollment
- 2,685
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · La Palma, CA
Walker Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Walker Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060263000191
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walker Junior High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in La Palma · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- students per teacher
- 44.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Walker Junior High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walker Junior High ranks #4 of 5 public schools in La Palma, CA.
School address
District: Anaheim Union High · California
NCES ID 060263000191 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Walker Junior High held near 845 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.2 → 35.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 060263000191 · La Palma, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
890 enr · 20.7:1 · 44.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress High (2,685 students)
Walker Junior High held near 845 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.2 → 35.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Walker Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cypress High
Cypress High
2,685 students
- Anaheim High
Anaheim High
2,667 students
- Katella High
Katella High
2,326 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy High
1,983 students
- Magnolia High
Magnolia High
1,608 students
- This school 890
Walker Junior High
890 students
What this shows Walker Junior High reports 890 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walker Junior High compares
Walker 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 | 20.7:1 | ▼ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.2% | ▼ 20% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 890 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
890
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 41% in California - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,314
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 297 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.8%
Asian 28.1%
White 13.3%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, Walker Junior High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anaheim Union High reports $18,314 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walker Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anaheim High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Katella High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Magnolia High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walker Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,667
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,326
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,983
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,608
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~890 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walker Junior High
How many students attend Walker Junior High?
Walker Junior High has 890 students enrolled. It is a middle school in La Palma, CA. CCD year-over-year: 846 (2022-23) → 845 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walker Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Walker Junior High is 20.7:1, which is 4% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% 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 Walker Junior High?
44.2% of students at Walker Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walker Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Walker Junior High is Hispanic or Latino at 48.8% of enrollment, in La Palma, 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 Walker Junior High?
Walker Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Walker Junior High rank among public schools in La Palma?
By Resource Investment Index, Walker Junior High ranks #4 of 5 public schools in La Palma, 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 La Palma on the city page.
What other schools are in Anaheim Union High?
Besides Walker Junior High, Anaheim Union High also operates Cypress High (2,685 students), Anaheim High (2,667 students), and Katella High (2,326 students). See the Anaheim Union High district page for the complete list.