Enrollment
592
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Anacapa Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Anacapa Middle
Anacapa Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Ventura, California, enrolling 592 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 53.3% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 592 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,603 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #348.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (73%) and White (17%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 296 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Ventura's middle schools, it stands alongside Cabrillo Middle (936 students): Anacapa Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.1:1 vs 33.4:1).
Ventura Unified also operates Ventura High (1,939 students) and Buena High (1,585 students) alongside Anacapa Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Anacapa Middle compares
Anacapa Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,481
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ventura Unified, which includes Anacapa Middle.
$14,481
Per student
-12%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.6%
State 48.9%
Federal 10.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~592 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Anacapa Middle a good school?
Anacapa Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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