- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hawthorne, CA
Bud Carson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Bud Carson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061668002100
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bud Carson Middle earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Hawthorne · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.3:1
- students per teacher
- 60.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bud Carson Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bud Carson Middle ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Hawthorne, CA.
School address
District: Hawthorne · California
NCES ID 061668002100 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Bud Carson Middle shrank from 678 students in 2022-23 to 635 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.9 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 061668002100 · Hawthorne, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
601 enr · 22.3:1 · 60.5% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Zela Davis (843 students)
Bud Carson Middle shrank from 678 students in 2022-23 to 635 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 27.9 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Bud Carson Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Zela Davis
Zela Davis
843 students
- Ramona
Ramona
767 students
- Hawthorne Midd
Hawthorne Middle
761 students
- Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus
709 students
- Prairie Vista
Prairie Vista Middle
674 students
- This school
Bud Carson Middle
601 students
What this shows Bud Carson Middle reports 601 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bud Carson Middle compares
Bud Carson Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.5% | ▲ 9% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 601 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
601
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 56% in California - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
46.1%
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
$19,562
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 601 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 108 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.6%
African American 30.6%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
White 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.1, Bud Carson Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hawthorne reports $19,562 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bud Carson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zela Davis | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ramona | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hawthorne Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eucalyptus | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie Vista Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bud Carson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar middle schools in Hawthorne
3 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 (~601 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bud Carson Middle
How many students attend Bud Carson Middle?
Bud Carson Middle has 601 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hawthorne, CA. CCD year-over-year: 678 (2022-23) → 635 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bud Carson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bud Carson Middle is 22.3:1, which is 4% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bud Carson Middle?
60.5% of students at Bud Carson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bud Carson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Bud Carson Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 63.6% of enrollment, in Hawthorne, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bud Carson Middle?
Bud Carson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower 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 Bud Carson Middle rank among middle schools in Hawthorne?
By Resource Investment Index, Bud Carson Middle ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Hawthorne, 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 Hawthorne on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawthorne?
Besides Bud Carson Middle, Hawthorne also operates Zela Davis (843 students), Ramona (767 students), and Hawthorne Middle (761 students). See the Hawthorne district page for the complete list.