- Enrollment
- 2,537
- Students per teacher
- 35.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Perris, CA
California Military Institute
Federal NCES profile for California Military Institute, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 063021011184Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
California Military Institute earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #7 of 27
- public schools in Perris · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.5:1
- large classes for California
- 73.0%
- free-lunch eligible
California Military Institute has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, California Military Institute ranks #7 of 27 public schools in Perris, CA.
School address
District: Perris Union High · California
NCES ID 063021011184 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
California Military Institute held near 1,044 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.2 → 41.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+38 students YoY 063021011184 · Perris, CA Other · MID · CHARTER
1,031 enr · 24.5:1 · 73.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty High (2,537 students)
California Military Institute held near 1,044 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.2 → 41.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
California Military Institute in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Liberty High
Liberty High
2,537 students
- Paloma Valley
Paloma Valley High
2,487 students
- Heritage High
Heritage High
2,330 students
- Perris High
Perris High
2,096 students
- This school
California Military Institute
1,031 students
- Pinacate Middl 952
Pinacate Middle
952 students
What this shows California Military Institute reports 1,031 students on the CCD universe file.
How California Military Institute compares
California Military Institute 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 | 24.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.0% | ▲ 32% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,031 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,031
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in California - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
35.5%
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
$17,247
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.6%
White 3.4%
African American 3.3%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.7, California Military Institute is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Perris Union High reports $17,247 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How California Military Institute Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paloma Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heritage High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Perris High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pinacate Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to California Military Institute's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,487
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,330
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,096
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Perris
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~1,031 students)
Frequently asked questions about California Military Institute
How many students attend California Military Institute?
California Military Institute has 1,031 students enrolled. It is a public school in Perris, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,006 (2022-23) → 1,044 (2023-24), nearly flat (+38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at California Military Institute?
The student-teacher ratio at California Military Institute is 24.5:1, which is 14% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at California Military Institute?
73.0% of students at California Military Institute are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of California Military Institute?
The largest demographic group at California Military Institute is Hispanic or Latino at 90.6% of enrollment, in Perris, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for California Military Institute?
California Military Institute has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 California Military Institute rank among public schools in Perris?
By Resource Investment Index, California Military Institute ranks #7 of 27 public schools in Perris, 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 Perris on the city page.
What other schools are in Perris Union High?
Besides California Military Institute, Perris Union High also operates Liberty High (2,537 students), Paloma Valley High (2,487 students), and Heritage High (2,330 students). See the Perris Union High district page for the complete list.