- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Eureka, CA
Zoe Barnum High
Federal NCES profile for Zoe Barnum High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060005201487
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Zoe Barnum High earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Eureka · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- small classes for California
- 77.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Zoe Barnum High has class sizes smaller than 92% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Zoe Barnum High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Eureka, CA.
School address
District: Eureka City Schools · California
NCES ID 060005201487 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Zoe Barnum High held near 74 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 5.3 → 4.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 060005201487 · Eureka, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
67 enr · 13.4:1 · 77.3% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Eureka Senior High (1,162 students)
Zoe Barnum High held near 74 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 5.3 → 4.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Zoe Barnum High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eureka Senior
Eureka Senior High
1,162 students
- Washington Ele 426
Washington Elementary
426 students
- Catherine L. Z 417
Catherine L. Zane Middle
417 students
- Winship Middle 413
Winship Middle
413 students
- Alice Birney E 375
Alice Birney Elementary
375 students
- This school 67
Zoe Barnum High
67 students
What this shows Zoe Barnum High reports 67 students on the CCD universe file.
How Zoe Barnum High compares
Zoe Barnum 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 38% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.3% | ▲ 39% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 67 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
67
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 8% in California - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$16,119
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.4%
Two or More 19.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.5%
African American 3.0%
Asian 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Largest group: White at 43.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.7, Zoe Barnum High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Eureka City Schools reports $16,119 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Zoe Barnum High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Catherine L. Zane Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winship Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alice Birney Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Zoe Barnum High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Similar high schools in Eureka
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~67 students)
Frequently asked questions about Zoe Barnum High
How many students attend Zoe Barnum High?
Zoe Barnum High has 67 students enrolled. It is a high school in Eureka, CA. CCD year-over-year: 75 (2022-23) → 74 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zoe Barnum High?
The student-teacher ratio at Zoe Barnum High is 13.4:1, which is 38% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 15% lower 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 Zoe Barnum High?
77.3% of students at Zoe Barnum High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Zoe Barnum High?
The largest demographic group at Zoe Barnum High is White at 43.3% of enrollment, in Eureka, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Zoe Barnum High?
Zoe Barnum High has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Zoe Barnum High rank among high schools in Eureka?
By Resource Investment Index, Zoe Barnum High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Eureka, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Eureka on the city page.
What other schools are in Eureka City Schools?
Besides Zoe Barnum High, Eureka City Schools also operates Eureka Senior High (1,162 students), Washington Elementary (426 students), and Catherine L. Zane Middle (417 students). See the Eureka City Schools district page for the complete list.