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Edward Harris Jr. Middle

8691 Power Inn Rd., Elk Grove, CA 95624Elk Grove Unified →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–08Non-Charter
1,192
Students
Total enrolled
$17,031
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 19% vs nat'l
21.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 43% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,192 students in grades 07–08 in Elk Grove, California.
19% above average funding
District spends $17,031 per pupil, 19% more than the national average of $14,347.
21.9 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Edward Harris Jr. Middle is a very large middle in Elk Grove, California, serving grades 07–08 with 1,192 students. The district invests $17,031 per student — 19% above the national average of $14,347, with a 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 50% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Edward Harris Jr. Middle

1,192
Total Students
21.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
50%
Free Lunch
54
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (07–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution601 male · 591 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility50%
National avg 52% · 591 students
Student Composition
42%
22%
15%
10%
Asian42%
White7%
Hispanic / Latino22%
Black15%
Multiracial10%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 061233011062

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,031Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,031
State avg
$29,103
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,494
Student Support$3,236
Administration$2,044
Operations$2,555
Other$1,703
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,031 spent per student, an estimated $7,545 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
66%
22%
State government
65.7%
Local (property tax)
22.1%
Federal programs
12.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $17,031/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Zehnder Ranch ElementaryMary Tsukamoto ElementarySunrise ElementaryIrene B. West Elementary
+10 more
↓
Middle
Katherine L. Albiani MiddleToby Johnson MiddleT. R. Smedberg MiddleElizabeth Pinkerton Middle
+3 more
↓
High School
Franklin HighPleasant Grove HighSheldon HighMonterey Trail High
+5 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location—
CountySacramento County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictElk Grove Unified →
Phone: (916)688-0080
NCES ID: 061233011062
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Elk Grove seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Elk Grove Unified
High
Franklin High
2,587 students · 09–12
25% FRL
High
Pleasant Grove High
2,520 students · 09–12
22% FRL
High
Sheldon High
2,492 students · 09–12
● 38 opp43% FRL
High
Monterey Trail High
2,353 students · 09–12
49% FRL
High
Laguna Creek High
2,231 students · 09–12
● 46 opp38% FRL
High
Cosumnes Oaks High
2,212 students · 09–12
31% FRL
High
Elk Grove High
1,774 students · 09–12
31% FRL
High
Florin High
1,676 students · 09–12
● 38 opp60% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
8691 Power Inn Rd., Elk Grove, CA 95624
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.