Enrollment
375
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-90% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Willma Cavitt Junior High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Willma Cavitt Junior High
Willma Cavitt Junior High is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Granite Bay, California, enrolling 375 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.8% free-meal eligibility runs 90% below the California average.
With 375 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 481 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #188.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Asian (19%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 375 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
15.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Eureka Union spends $12,010 per pupil, 27% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Eureka Union also operates Ridgeview Elementary (619 students) and Oakhills Elementary (554 students) alongside Willma Cavitt Junior High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Willma Cavitt Junior High compares
Willma Cavitt Junior High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,010
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eureka Union, which includes Willma Cavitt Junior High.
$12,010
Per student
-27%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.5%
State 42.2%
Federal 4.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 36.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~375 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Willma Cavitt Junior High a good school?
Willma Cavitt Junior High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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