- Enrollment
- 1,010
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Antelope, CA
Antelope Crossing Middle
Federal NCES profile for Antelope Crossing Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061149003494
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Antelope Crossing Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 11
- public schools in Antelope · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.9:1
- large classes for California
- 39.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Antelope Crossing Middle has class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Antelope Crossing Middle ranks #5 of 11 public schools in Antelope, CA.
School address
District: Dry Creek Joint Elementary · California
NCES ID 061149003494 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+90 students YoY
Antelope Crossing Middle grew from 968 students in 2022-23 to 1,058 in 2023-24 (+9.3%).
Teacher FTE added 39.4 → 43.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+90 students YoY 061149003494 · Antelope, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,051 enr · 26.9:1 · 39.9% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Silverado Middle (1,010 students)
Antelope Crossing Middle grew from 968 students in 2022-23 to 1,058 in 2023-24 (+9.3%). Teacher FTE added 39.4 → 43.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Antelope Crossing Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Antelope Crossing Middle
1,051 students
- Silverado Midd
Silverado Middle
1,010 students
- Creekview Ranc
Creekview Ranch
838 students
- Coyote Ridge E
Coyote Ridge Elementary
815 students
- Antelope Meado
Antelope Meadows Elementary
731 students
- Heritage Oak E
Heritage Oak Elementary
638 students
What this shows Antelope Crossing Middle reports 1,051 students on the CCD universe file.
How Antelope Crossing Middle compares
Antelope Crossing Middle is a growing 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 | 26.9:1 | ▲ 25% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.9% | ▼ 28% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,051 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.9:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,051
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
26.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 89% in California - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
22.5%
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
$12,839
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 526 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 43.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
Asian 15.0%
Two or More 10.8%
African American 7.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 43.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.4, Antelope Crossing Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dry Creek Joint Elementary reports $12,839 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Antelope Crossing Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silverado Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Creekview Ranch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coyote Ridge Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Antelope Meadows Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heritage Oak Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Antelope Crossing Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~1,051 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Antelope Crossing Middle
How many students attend Antelope Crossing Middle?
Antelope Crossing Middle has 1,051 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Antelope, CA. CCD year-over-year: 968 (2022-23) → 1,058 (2023-24), up 90.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Antelope Crossing Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Antelope Crossing Middle is 26.9:1, which is 25% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 71% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Antelope Crossing Middle?
39.9% of students at Antelope Crossing Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Antelope Crossing Middle?
The largest demographic group at Antelope Crossing Middle is White at 43.1% of enrollment, in Antelope, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Antelope Crossing Middle?
Antelope Crossing Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Antelope Crossing Middle rank among public schools in Antelope?
By Resource Investment Index, Antelope Crossing Middle ranks #5 of 11 public schools in Antelope, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Antelope on the city page.
What other schools are in Dry Creek Joint Elementary?
Besides Antelope Crossing Middle, Dry Creek Joint Elementary also operates Silverado Middle (1,010 students), Creekview Ranch (838 students), and Coyote Ridge Elementary (815 students). See the Dry Creek Joint Elementary district page for the complete list.