At a glance
Reported students
775
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36.73
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
66th percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
418.5
Lawrence E. Jones Middle: 775 reported students.
State peer staffing position
53rd percentile
21.1:1 reported; state peer median 21:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 815
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36.45
- Student–teacher ratio
- 22.4:1
What the reported data says about Lawrence E. Jones Middle
Lawrence E. Jones Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Rohnert Park. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified. NCES reports 775 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,370 middle schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 646 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 66th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.1:1, close to the California median of 21:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (43.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (38.7%). English learners represent 9.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Lawrence E. Jones Middle
- 1How do the reported 21.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 36.73 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 38.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.6
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.8
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White43.2%
- Hispanic38.7%
- Black1.8%
- Asian5.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
- Multiracial9.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Technology Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
409 reported students
Evergreen Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
630 reported students
Monte Vista Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
489 reported students
Marguerite Hahn Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
478 reported students
Thomas Page Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–08
428 reported students
John Reed Primary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
376 reported students
Public schools near Lawrence E. Jones Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology Middle Middle · Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified | 06–08 | 409 | 1.2 mi |
| Kenilworth Junior High Middle · Petaluma Joint Union High | 07–08 | 812 | 5.9 mi |
| Santa Rosa Junior High Middle · Santa Rosa High | 07–08 | 452 | 6.5 mi |
| Montgomery Junior High Middle · Santa Rosa High | 07–08 | 577 | 6.7 mi |
| Hillcrest Middle Middle · Charter · Gravenstein Union Elementary | 06–08 | 297 | 6.7 mi |
| Petaluma Accelerated Charter Middle · Charter · Petaluma Joint Union High | 07–08 | 115 | 7.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lawrence E. Jones Middle
What grades does Lawrence E. Jones Middle serve?
Lawrence E. Jones Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified.
How many students attend Lawrence E. Jones Middle?
Lawrence E. Jones Middle reported 775 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 66th percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 815 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lawrence E. Jones Middle?
The calculated ratio is 21.1:1, based on 775 students and 36.73 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 21:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lawrence E. Jones Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lawrence E. Jones Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lawrence E. Jones Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
38.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Lawrence E. Jones Middle in?
Lawrence E. Jones Middle is part of Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified, based in Rohnert Park, CA, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lawrence E. Jones Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Technology Middle (1.2 mi), Kenilworth Junior High (5.9 mi), Santa Rosa Junior High (6.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.