Enrollment
405
California · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 061674009847
Anthony W. Ochoa Middle — Hayward, CA
Federal NCES profile for Anthony W. Ochoa Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
👥 Class size 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Hayward Unified · California
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 21.6:1 California avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Anthony W. Ochoa Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Anthony W. Ochoa Middle reports 405 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 23.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 18% below the California state mean of 21.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 11% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 64.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 16% above the California average and 24% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 405 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 53.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hayward Unified spends $22,464 per pupil district-wide, above the California average of $18,039 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 35.7% from local sources (property taxes), 52.2% from the state, and 12.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Anthony W. Ochoa Middle compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against California state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▼ 18% | 21.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.4% | ▲ 16% | 55.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 40% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
64.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 16% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
— 18% below state mean
Top 16% in California — lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,464
per pupil, district-wide
— above California avg of $18,039
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 405 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 405 Top 40% in California — larger than 60% of 10,006 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Students per teacher 17.7:1 -18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 64.4% +16% vs state
NCES ID 061674009847
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.5%
Asian 21.7%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 4.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.7%
White 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 405:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 53.3%
In-school suspensions 66
Out-of-school suspensions 46
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hayward Unified, which includes Anthony W. Ochoa Middle.
$22,464
Per student
+25%
vs California
Avg $18,039
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 35.7%
State 52.2%
Federal 12.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,865
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,580
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,511
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
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582 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
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Cesar Chavez Middle
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453 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Anthony W. Ochoa Middle
How many students attend Anthony W. Ochoa Middle?
Anthony W. Ochoa Middle has 405 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hayward, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anthony W. Ochoa Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Anthony W. Ochoa Middle is 17.7:1, which is 18% lower than the California average of 21.6:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Anthony W. Ochoa Middle?
64.4% of students at Anthony W. Ochoa Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anthony W. Ochoa Middle?
The largest demographic group at Anthony W. Ochoa Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 60.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Hayward, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anthony W. Ochoa Middle?
Anthony W. Ochoa Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.