- Enrollment
- 1,709
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Calabasas, CA
Arthur E. Wright Middle
Federal NCES profile for Arthur E. Wright Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062100002528
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arthur E. Wright Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of California schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Calabasas · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 24.8:1
- large classes for California
- 17.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Arthur E. Wright Middle has class sizes larger than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arthur E. Wright Middle ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Calabasas, CA.
School address
District: Las Virgenes Unified · California
NCES ID 062100002528 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Arthur E. Wright Middle held near 638 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.8 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 062100002528 · Calabasas, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
670 enr · 24.8:1 · 17.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Agoura High (1,709 students)
Arthur E. Wright Middle held near 638 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.8 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Arthur E. Wright Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Agoura High
Agoura High
1,709 students
- Calabasas High
Calabasas High
1,707 students
- Lindero Canyon
Lindero Canyon Middle
795 students
- Alice C. Stell
Alice C. Stelle Middle
760 students
- This school 670
Arthur E. Wright Middle
670 students
- Chaparral Elem 614
Chaparral Elementary
614 students
What this shows Arthur E. Wright Middle reports 670 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arthur E. Wright Middle compares
Arthur E. Wright Middle 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 | 24.8:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.6% | ▼ 68% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 670 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
670
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 78% in California - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
14.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,763
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 168 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
Two or More 12.8%
Asian 9.3%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Arthur E. Wright Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Las Virgenes Unified reports $15,763 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arthur E. Wright Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agoura High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Calabasas High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lindero Canyon Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alice C. Stelle Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chaparral Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arthur E. Wright Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,707
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Calabasas
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~670 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arthur E. Wright Middle
How many students attend Arthur E. Wright Middle?
Arthur E. Wright Middle has 670 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Calabasas, CA. CCD year-over-year: 621 (2022-23) → 638 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arthur E. Wright Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Arthur E. Wright Middle is 24.8:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arthur E. Wright Middle?
17.6% of students at Arthur E. Wright Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arthur E. Wright Middle?
The largest demographic group at Arthur E. Wright Middle is White at 61.6% of enrollment, in Calabasas, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arthur E. Wright Middle?
Arthur E. Wright Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Arthur E. Wright Middle rank among public schools in Calabasas?
By Resource Investment Index, Arthur E. Wright Middle ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Calabasas, 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 Calabasas on the city page.
What other schools are in Las Virgenes Unified?
Besides Arthur E. Wright Middle, Las Virgenes Unified also operates Agoura High (1,709 students), Calabasas High (1,707 students), and Lindero Canyon Middle (795 students). See the Las Virgenes Unified district page for the complete list.