- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 36.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Granite Bay, CA
Willma Cavitt Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Willma Cavitt Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061308007707
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willma Cavitt Junior High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of California schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Granite Bay · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25:1
- large classes for California
- 5.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Willma Cavitt Junior High has class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willma Cavitt Junior High ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Granite Bay, CA.
School address
District: Eureka Union · California
NCES ID 061308007707 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Willma Cavitt Junior High grew from 360 students in 2022-23 to 399 in 2023-24 (+10.8%).
Teacher FTE added 15.4 → 15.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 061308007707 · Granite Bay, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
375 enr · 25:1 · 5.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridgeview Elementary (619 students)
Willma Cavitt Junior High grew from 360 students in 2022-23 to 399 in 2023-24 (+10.8%). Teacher FTE added 15.4 → 15.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Willma Cavitt Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ridgeview Elem
Ridgeview Elementary
619 students
- Oakhills Eleme
Oakhills Elementary
554 students
- Greenhills Ele
Greenhills Elementary
549 students
- Excelsior Elem
Excelsior Elementary
469 students
- Maidu Elementa
Maidu Elementary
450 students
- This school
Willma Cavitt Junior High
375 students
What this shows Willma Cavitt Junior High reports 375 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willma Cavitt Junior High compares
Willma Cavitt Junior High 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 | 25:1 | ▲ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.8% | ▼ 90% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 375 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
375
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in California - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,258
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.7%
Asian 18.7%
Two or More 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 59.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Willma Cavitt Junior High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Eureka Union reports $13,258 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willma Cavitt Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeview Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakhills Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenhills Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Excelsior Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maidu Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willma Cavitt Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 31.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~375 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25:1)
Frequently asked questions about Willma Cavitt Junior High
How many students attend Willma Cavitt Junior High?
Willma Cavitt Junior High has 375 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Granite Bay, CA. CCD year-over-year: 360 (2022-23) → 399 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willma Cavitt Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Willma Cavitt Junior High is 25:1, which is 16% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Willma Cavitt Junior High?
5.8% of students at Willma Cavitt Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willma Cavitt Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Willma Cavitt Junior High is White at 59.7% of enrollment, in Granite Bay, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willma Cavitt Junior High?
Willma Cavitt Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Willma Cavitt Junior High rank among public schools in Granite Bay?
By Resource Investment Index, Willma Cavitt Junior High ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Granite Bay, 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 Granite Bay on the city page.
What other schools are in Eureka Union?
Besides Willma Cavitt Junior High, Eureka Union also operates Ridgeview Elementary (619 students), Oakhills Elementary (554 students), and Greenhills Elementary (549 students). See the Eureka Union district page for the complete list.