- Enrollment
- 1,157
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Atascadero, CA
Atascadero Middle
Federal NCES profile for Atascadero Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060330000248
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Atascadero Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in Atascadero · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- students per teacher
- 35.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Atascadero Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Atascadero Middle ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Atascadero, CA.
School address
District: Atascadero Unified · California
NCES ID 060330000248 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Atascadero Middle held near 855 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.1 → 42.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 060330000248 · Atascadero, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
845 enr · 20.6:1 · 35.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Atascadero High (1,157 students)
Atascadero Middle held near 855 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.1 → 42.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Atascadero Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Atascadero Hig
Atascadero High
1,157 students
- This school
Atascadero Middle
845 students
- San Benito Ele 403
San Benito Elementary
403 students
- Monterey Road 382
Monterey Road Elementary
382 students
- Santa Rosa Roa 377
Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy
377 students
- San Gabriel El 360
San Gabriel Elementary
360 students
What this shows Atascadero Middle reports 845 students on the CCD universe file.
How Atascadero Middle compares
Atascadero 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 | 20.6:1 | ▼ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▼ 36% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 845 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
845
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 40% in California - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
3.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,952
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.4%
Hispanic or Latino 32.8%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, Atascadero Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Atascadero Unified reports $14,952 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Atascadero Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atascadero High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Benito Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monterey Road Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Gabriel Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Atascadero Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
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 (~845 students)
Frequently asked questions about Atascadero Middle
How many students attend Atascadero Middle?
Atascadero Middle has 845 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Atascadero, CA. CCD year-over-year: 835 (2022-23) → 855 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atascadero Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Atascadero Middle is 20.6:1, which is 4% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Atascadero Middle?
35.3% of students at Atascadero Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Atascadero Middle?
The largest demographic group at Atascadero Middle is White at 58.4% of enrollment, in Atascadero, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Atascadero Middle?
Atascadero Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Atascadero Middle rank among public schools in Atascadero?
By Resource Investment Index, Atascadero Middle ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Atascadero, 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 Atascadero on the city page.
What other schools are in Atascadero Unified?
Besides Atascadero Middle, Atascadero Unified also operates Atascadero High (1,157 students), San Benito Elementary (403 students), and Monterey Road Elementary (382 students). See the Atascadero Unified district page for the complete list.