- Enrollment
- 1,177
- Students per teacher
- 29.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Santa Maria, CA
Arellanes Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Arellanes Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060558010660
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arellanes Junior High earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 6
- middle schools in Santa Maria · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.3:1
- students per teacher
- 76.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Arellanes Junior High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arellanes Junior High ranks #4 of 6 middle schools in Santa Maria, CA.
School address
District: Santa Maria-Bonita · California
NCES ID 060558010660 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Arellanes Junior High held near 622 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 060558010660 · Santa Maria, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
668 enr · 22.3:1 · 76.0% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary (1,177 students)
Arellanes Junior High held near 622 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Arellanes Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jimenez Robert
Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary
1,177 students
- Bruce (Robert)
Bruce (Robert) Elementary
1,050 students
- Alvin Elementa
Alvin Elementary
998 students
- Fesler (Isaac)
Fesler (Isaac) Junior High
974 students
- Tunnell (Marti
Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary
917 students
- This school
Arellanes Junior High
668 students
What this shows Arellanes Junior High reports 668 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arellanes Junior High compares
Arellanes Junior High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.0% | ▲ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 668 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
668
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 56% in California - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.4%
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
$16,207
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 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.5%
White 2.5%
Asian 2.1%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.6, Arellanes Junior High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Santa Maria-Bonita reports $16,207 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arellanes Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bruce (Robert) Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alvin Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fesler (Isaac) Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arellanes Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,050
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 974
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 917
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar middle schools in Santa Maria
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Fesler (Isaac) Junior High
Standard public school
974 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Kunst (Tommie) Junior High
Standard public school
912 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
El Camino Junior High
Standard public school
830 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Orcutt Junior High
Standard public school
464 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Lakeview Junior High
Standard public school
463 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~668 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arellanes Junior High
How many students attend Arellanes Junior High?
Arellanes Junior High has 668 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Santa Maria, CA. CCD year-over-year: 596 (2022-23) → 622 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arellanes Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Arellanes Junior High is 22.3:1, which is 4% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arellanes Junior High?
76.0% of students at Arellanes Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arellanes Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Arellanes Junior High is Hispanic or Latino at 94.5% of enrollment, in Santa Maria, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arellanes Junior High?
Arellanes Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Arellanes Junior High rank among middle schools in Santa Maria?
By Resource Investment Index, Arellanes Junior High ranks #4 of 6 middle schools in Santa Maria, 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 Santa Maria on the city page.
What other schools are in Santa Maria-Bonita?
Besides Arellanes Junior High, Santa Maria-Bonita also operates Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary (1,177 students), Bruce (Robert) Elementary (1,050 students), and Alvin Elementary (998 students). See the Santa Maria-Bonita district page for the complete list.