- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ventura, CA
Anacapa Middle
Federal NCES profile for Anacapa Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 064098006743
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anacapa Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of California schools.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Ventura · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- small classes for California
- 53.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Anacapa Middle has class sizes smaller than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anacapa Middle ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Ventura, CA.
School address
District: Ventura Unified · California
NCES ID 064098006743 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
Anacapa Middle shrank from 691 students in 2022-23 to 635 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.7 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-56 students YoY 064098006743 · Ventura, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
592 enr · 19.1:1 · 53.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Ventura High (1,939 students)
Anacapa Middle shrank from 691 students in 2022-23 to 635 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE lost 31.7 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Anacapa Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ventura High
Ventura High
1,939 students
- Buena High
Buena High
1,585 students
- Foothill Techn
Foothill Technology High
951 students
- Cabrillo Middl
Cabrillo Middle
936 students
- Balboa Middle
Balboa Middle
845 students
- This school 592
Anacapa Middle
592 students
What this shows Anacapa Middle reports 592 students on the CCD universe file.
How Anacapa Middle compares
Anacapa Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.3% | ▼ 4% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 592 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
592
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 28% in California - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.1%
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
$16,607
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.3%
White 17.4%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 3.9%
African American 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.9, Anacapa Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ventura Unified reports $16,607 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Anacapa Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ventura High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buena High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Foothill Technology High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cabrillo Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Balboa Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anacapa Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,585
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 936
- Students per teacher
- 33.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Ventura
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~592 students)
Frequently asked questions about Anacapa Middle
How many students attend Anacapa Middle?
Anacapa Middle has 592 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ventura, CA. CCD year-over-year: 691 (2022-23) → 635 (2023-24), down 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anacapa Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Anacapa Middle is 19.1:1, which is 11% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 22% 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 Anacapa Middle?
53.3% of students at Anacapa Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anacapa Middle?
The largest demographic group at Anacapa Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 73.3% of enrollment, in Ventura, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anacapa Middle?
Anacapa Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Anacapa Middle rank among middle schools in Ventura?
By Resource Investment Index, Anacapa Middle ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Ventura, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Ventura on the city page.
What other schools are in Ventura Unified?
Besides Anacapa Middle, Ventura Unified also operates Ventura High (1,939 students), Buena High (1,585 students), and Foothill Technology High (951 students). See the Ventura Unified district page for the complete list.