- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hughson, CA
Barbara Spratling Middle
Federal NCES profile for Barbara Spratling Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061962010692
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barbara Spratling Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Hughson · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.7:1
- students per teacher
- 80.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Barbara Spratling Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barbara Spratling Middle ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Hughson, CA.
School address
District: Keyes Union · California
NCES ID 061962010692 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Barbara Spratling Middle held near 231 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 11.6 → 12.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 061962010692 · Hughson, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
239 enr · 21.7:1 · 80.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Keyes Elementary (477 students)
Barbara Spratling Middle held near 231 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 11.6 → 12.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Barbara Spratling Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Keyes Elementa
Keyes Elementary
477 students
- Keyes to Learn
Keyes to Learning Charter
348 students
- This school
Barbara Spratling Middle
239 students
What this shows Barbara Spratling Middle reports 239 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barbara Spratling Middle compares
Barbara Spratling 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 | 21.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.8% | ▲ 46% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 239 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
239
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 50% in California - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.5%
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
$18,425
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.4%
Asian 7.1%
White 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.3, Barbara Spratling Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Keyes Union reports $18,425 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barbara Spratling Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keyes Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Keyes to Learning Charter | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barbara Spratling Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar middle schools in Hughson
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 (~239 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barbara Spratling Middle
How many students attend Barbara Spratling Middle?
Barbara Spratling Middle has 239 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hughson, CA. CCD year-over-year: 229 (2022-23) → 231 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barbara Spratling Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Barbara Spratling Middle is 21.7:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barbara Spratling Middle?
80.8% of students at Barbara Spratling Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barbara Spratling Middle?
The largest demographic group at Barbara Spratling Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 85.4% of enrollment, in Hughson, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barbara Spratling Middle?
Barbara Spratling Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Barbara Spratling Middle rank among public schools in Hughson?
By Resource Investment Index, Barbara Spratling Middle ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Hughson, 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 Hughson on the city page.
What other schools are in Keyes Union?
Besides Barbara Spratling Middle, Keyes Union also operates Keyes Elementary (477 students) and Keyes to Learning Charter (348 students). See the Keyes Union district page for the complete list.