Enrollment
1,051
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Antelope Crossing Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Antelope Crossing Middle
Antelope Crossing Middle is a large middle school in Antelope, California, enrolling 1,051 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.9:1 is larger than about 89% of California schools and 25% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,051 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 757 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #409.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 526 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Dry Creek Joint Elementary spends $11,615 per pupil, 30% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Dry Creek Joint Elementary also operates Silverado Middle (1,010 students) and Creekview Ranch (838 students) alongside Antelope Crossing 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 Antelope Crossing Middle compares
Antelope Crossing 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,615
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dry Creek Joint Elementary, which includes Antelope Crossing Middle.
$11,615
Per student
-30%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.2%
State 53.1%
Federal 6.7%
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 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
- 1,010
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
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 (~1,051 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Antelope Crossing Middle a good school?
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. 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 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.
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