- Enrollment
- 2,373
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lake Elsinore, CA
Canyon Lake Middle
Federal NCES profile for Canyon Lake Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060002710588
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canyon Lake Middle earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of California schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Lake Elsinore · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.8:1
- large classes for California
- 39.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Canyon Lake Middle has class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canyon Lake Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Lake Elsinore, CA.
School address
District: Lake Elsinore Unified · California
NCES ID 060002710588 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Canyon Lake Middle held near 970 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.7 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 060002710588 · Lake Elsinore, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
951 enr · 23.8:1 · 39.8% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Temescal Canyon High (2,373 students)
Canyon Lake Middle held near 970 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.7 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Canyon Lake Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Temescal Canyo
Temescal Canyon High
2,373 students
- Elsinore High
Elsinore High
1,927 students
- Lakeside High
Lakeside High
1,687 students
- David a. Brown
David a. Brown Middle
1,030 students
- Terra Cotta Mi
Terra Cotta Middle
1,026 students
- This school
Canyon Lake Middle
951 students
What this shows Canyon Lake Middle reports 951 students on the CCD universe file.
How Canyon Lake Middle compares
Canyon Lake 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 | 23.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.8% | ▼ 28% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 951 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.8:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
951
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
23.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 70% in California - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.9%
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
$16,068
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.2 FTE
Per 432 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.4%
White 36.2%
African American 6.6%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, Canyon Lake Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lake Elsinore Unified reports $16,068 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Canyon Lake Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temescal Canyon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elsinore High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeside High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| David a. Brown Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Terra Cotta Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canyon Lake Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,927
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,030
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,026
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar middle schools in Lake Elsinore
2 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 (~951 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Canyon Lake Middle
How many students attend Canyon Lake Middle?
Canyon Lake Middle has 951 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lake Elsinore, CA. CCD year-over-year: 955 (2022-23) → 970 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canyon Lake Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Canyon Lake Middle is 23.8:1, which is 11% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Canyon Lake Middle?
39.8% of students at Canyon Lake Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canyon Lake Middle?
The largest demographic group at Canyon Lake Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 47.4% of enrollment, in Lake Elsinore, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canyon Lake Middle?
Canyon Lake Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Canyon Lake Middle rank among middle schools in Lake Elsinore?
By Resource Investment Index, Canyon Lake Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Lake Elsinore, 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 Lake Elsinore on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Elsinore Unified?
Besides Canyon Lake Middle, Lake Elsinore Unified also operates Temescal Canyon High (2,373 students), Elsinore High (1,927 students), and Lakeside High (1,687 students). See the Lake Elsinore Unified district page for the complete list.