Enrollment
738
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Newman, CA
Yolo Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Yolo Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062720004102
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yolo Junior High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of California schools.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Newman · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- small classes for California
- 53.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Yolo Junior High has class sizes smaller than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yolo Junior High ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Newman, CA.
School address
District: Newman-Crows Landing Unified · California
NCES ID 062720004102 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Yolo Junior High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Yolo Junior High
Yolo Junior High is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Newman, California, enrolling 738 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 53.0% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 738 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,362 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #271.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 738 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Newman-Crows Landing Unified also operates Orestimba High (925 students) and Von Renner Elementary (530 students) alongside Yolo 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 Yolo Junior High compares
Yolo 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 | 19.4:1 | ▼ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.0% | ▼ 5% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 738 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
738
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 30% in California - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.6%
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
$15,160
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 738 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
Hispanic or Latino 82.2%
White 10.4%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 2.0%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.2, Yolo Junior High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newman-Crows Landing Unified, which includes Yolo Junior High.
$15,160
Per student
-8%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.9%
State 65.0%
Federal 12.1%
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 Yolo Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orestimba High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Von Renner Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hurd Barrington Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hunt Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bonita Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yolo Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~738 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Yolo Junior High
How many students attend Yolo Junior High?
Yolo Junior High has 738 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Newman, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yolo Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Yolo Junior High is 19.4:1, which is 10% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 24% 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 Yolo Junior High?
53.0% of students at Yolo Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yolo Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Yolo Junior High is Hispanic or Latino at 82.2% of enrollment, in Newman, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yolo Junior High?
Yolo Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Yolo Junior High rank among public schools in Newman?
By Resource Investment Index, Yolo Junior High ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Newman, 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 Newman on the city page.
Is Yolo Junior High a good school?
Yolo Junior High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% 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 Newman-Crows Landing Unified?
Besides Yolo Junior High, Newman-Crows Landing Unified also operates Orestimba High (925 students), Von Renner Elementary (530 students), and Hurd Barrington Elementary (428 students). See the Newman-Crows Landing Unified district page for the complete list.
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