Enrollment
845
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Atascadero Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Atascadero Middle
Atascadero Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Atascadero, California, enrolling 845 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 845 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,087 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #64, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 282 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Atascadero Unified spends $13,091 per pupil, 21% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Atascadero Unified also operates Atascadero High (1,157 students) and San Benito Elementary (403 students) alongside Atascadero 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 Atascadero Middle compares
Atascadero 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,091
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Atascadero Unified, which includes Atascadero Middle.
$13,091
Per student
-21%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.5%
State 30.2%
Federal 6.3%
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 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
- 1,157
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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
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 (~845 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Atascadero Middle a good school?
Atascadero Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 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.
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