- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Waterford, CA
Waterford Junior
Federal NCES profile for Waterford Junior, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060006306868
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waterford Junior earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Waterford · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.7:1
- students per teacher
- 76.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Waterford Junior has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waterford Junior ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Waterford, CA.
School address
District: Waterford Unified · California
NCES ID 060006306868 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Waterford Junior held near 262 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 12.3 → 13.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 060006306868 · Waterford, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
260 enr · 21.7:1 · 76.0% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Waterford High (582 students)
Waterford Junior held near 262 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 12.3 → 13.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Waterford Junior in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waterford High
Waterford High
582 students
- Richard M. Moo
Richard M. Moon Primary
510 students
- Lucille Whiteh
Lucille Whitehead Intermediate
355 students
- This school
Waterford Junior
260 students
- Sentinel High 14
Sentinel High
14 students
What this shows Waterford Junior reports 260 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waterford Junior compares
Waterford Junior 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 | 21.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.0% | ▲ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.0%
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
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 50% in California - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.5%
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
$19,486
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.6%
White 23.1%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 2.3%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.0, Waterford Junior is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Waterford Unified reports $19,486 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waterford Junior Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterford High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richard M. Moon Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lucille Whitehead Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sentinel High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waterford Junior's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~260 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waterford Junior
How many students attend Waterford Junior?
Waterford Junior has 260 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waterford, CA. CCD year-over-year: 262 (2022-23) → 262 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterford Junior?
The student-teacher ratio at Waterford Junior is 21.7:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waterford Junior?
76.0% of students at Waterford Junior are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waterford Junior?
The largest demographic group at Waterford Junior is Hispanic or Latino at 69.6% of enrollment, in Waterford, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waterford Junior?
Waterford Junior has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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 Waterford Junior rank among public schools in Waterford?
By Resource Investment Index, Waterford Junior ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Waterford, 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 Waterford on the city page.
What other schools are in Waterford Unified?
Besides Waterford Junior, Waterford Unified also operates Waterford High (582 students), Richard M. Moon Primary (510 students), and Lucille Whitehead Intermediate (355 students). See the Waterford Unified district page for the complete list.