- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lomita, CA
Alexander Fleming Middle
Federal NCES profile for Alexander Fleming Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062271003011
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alexander Fleming Middle earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Lomita · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- students per teacher
- 83.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Alexander Fleming Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alexander Fleming Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lomita, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003011 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Alexander Fleming Middle held near 1,122 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 57.8 → 64.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+37 students YoY 062271003011 · Lomita, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,110 enr · 19.5:1 · 83.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Alexander Fleming Middle held near 1,122 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount). Teacher FTE added 57.8 → 64.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Alexander Fleming Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland Charter High
2,719 students
- North Hollywoo
North Hollywood Senior High
2,444 students
- Phineas Bannin
Phineas Banning Senior High
2,422 students
- San Pedro Seni
San Pedro Senior High
2,398 students
- Venice Senior
Venice Senior High
2,293 students
- This school
Alexander Fleming Middle
1,110 students
What this shows Alexander Fleming Middle reports 1,110 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alexander Fleming Middle compares
Alexander Fleming Middle 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 | 19.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.1% | ▲ 50% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,110 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,110
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 31% in California - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.0%
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
$22,606
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.9%
African American 12.3%
White 6.5%
Asian 5.7%
Two or More 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, Alexander Fleming Middle is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Los Angeles Unified reports $22,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alexander Fleming Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alexander Fleming Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,444
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,293
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,110 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alexander Fleming Middle
How many students attend Alexander Fleming Middle?
Alexander Fleming Middle has 1,110 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lomita, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,085 (2022-23) → 1,122 (2023-24), nearly flat (+37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alexander Fleming Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Alexander Fleming Middle is 19.5:1, which is 9% 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 Alexander Fleming Middle?
83.1% of students at Alexander Fleming Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alexander Fleming Middle?
The largest demographic group at Alexander Fleming Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 70.9% of enrollment, in Lomita, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alexander Fleming Middle?
Alexander Fleming Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alexander Fleming Middle rank among public schools in Lomita?
By Resource Investment Index, Alexander Fleming Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lomita, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Alexander Fleming Middle, Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students), North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students), and Phineas Banning Senior High (2,422 students). See the Los Angeles Unified district page for the complete list.