Enrollment
1,289
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Roseville, CA
Barbara Chilton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Barbara Chilton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063360013046
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barbara Chilton Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 7
- middle schools in Roseville · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.9:1
- large classes for California
- 15.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Barbara Chilton Middle has class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barbara Chilton Middle ranks #2 of 7 middle schools in Roseville, CA.
School address
District: Roseville City Elementary · California
NCES ID 063360013046 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Barbara Chilton Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Barbara Chilton Middle
Barbara Chilton Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Roseville, California, enrolling 1,289 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.9:1 is larger than about 89% of California schools and 25% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.7% free-meal eligibility runs 72% below the California average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,289 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 390 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #252.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Asian (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 645 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Roseville's middle schools, it stands alongside Robert C. Cooley Middle (1,149 students): Barbara Chilton Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (26.9:1 vs 31.9:1).
Roseville City Elementary also operates Robert C. Cooley Middle (1,149 students) and Warren T. Eich Middle (939 students) alongside Barbara Chilton 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 Barbara Chilton Middle compares
Barbara Chilton 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 | 26.9:1 | ▲ 25% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.7% | ▼ 72% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,289 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.9:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,289
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
26.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 89% in California - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,226
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 645 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 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 43.2%
Asian 25.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
Two or More 9.7%
African American 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 43.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.7, Barbara Chilton Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Roseville City Elementary, which includes Barbara Chilton Middle.
$14,226
Per student
-14%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.3%
State 43.1%
Federal 9.6%
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 Barbara Chilton Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert C. Cooley Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warren T. Eich Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George a. Buljan Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orchard Ranch Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fiddyment Farm | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barbara Chilton Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,149
- Students per teacher
- 31.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 862
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 732
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools in Roseville
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Robert C. Cooley Middle
Standard public school
1,149 students 31.9:1 students per teacher
Silverado Middle
Standard public school
1,010 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Warren T. Eich Middle
Standard public school
939 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
George a. Buljan Middle
Standard public school
862 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Wilson C. Riles Middle
Standard public school
682 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Olympus Junior High
Standard public school
439 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,289 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Barbara Chilton Middle
How many students attend Barbara Chilton Middle?
Barbara Chilton Middle has 1,289 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Roseville, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barbara Chilton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Barbara Chilton Middle is 26.9:1, which is 25% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 71% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barbara Chilton Middle?
15.7% of students at Barbara Chilton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barbara Chilton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Barbara Chilton Middle is White at 43.2% of enrollment, in Roseville, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barbara Chilton Middle?
Barbara Chilton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Barbara Chilton Middle rank among middle schools in Roseville?
By Resource Investment Index, Barbara Chilton Middle ranks #2 of 7 middle schools in Roseville, 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 Roseville on the city page.
Is Barbara Chilton Middle a good school?
Barbara Chilton Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. 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 Roseville City Elementary?
Besides Barbara Chilton Middle, Roseville City Elementary also operates Robert C. Cooley Middle (1,149 students), Warren T. Eich Middle (939 students), and George a. Buljan Middle (862 students). See the Roseville City Elementary district page for the complete list.
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