Enrollment
617
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Torrance, CA
Casimir Middle
Federal NCES profile for Casimir Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063942006555
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Casimir Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 8
- middle schools in Torrance · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.3:1
- students per teacher
- 30.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Casimir Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Casimir Middle ranks #2 of 8 middle schools in Torrance, CA.
School address
District: Torrance Unified · California
NCES ID 063942006555 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Casimir Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Casimir Middle
Casimir Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Torrance, California, enrolling 617 students.
At 21.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 617 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,407 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #231.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (43%) and Asian (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 617 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Torrance Unified spends $13,194 per pupil, 20% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Torrance's middle schools, it stands alongside Madrona Middle (678 students): Casimir Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.3:1 vs 25.1:1).
Torrance Unified also operates Torrance High (1,879 students) and North High (1,812 students) alongside Casimir 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 Casimir Middle compares
Casimir 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 | 21.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.3% | ▼ 45% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 617 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
617
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 46% in California - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
6.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,194
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 617 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
Hispanic or Latino 43.1%
Asian 32.3%
Two or More 11.8%
White 7.8%
African American 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Casimir Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Torrance Unified, which includes Casimir Middle.
$13,194
Per student
-20%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.0%
State 52.3%
Federal 9.8%
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 Casimir Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torrance High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Victor Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Casimir Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,879
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,775
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,734
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar middle schools in Torrance
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Madrona Middle
Standard public school
678 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Middle
Standard public school
674 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Edward J. Richardson Middle
Standard public school
651 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Philip Magruder Middle
Standard public school
635 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Calle Mayor Middle
Standard public school
626 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
J. H. Hull Middle
Standard public school
621 students 22.2:1 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 (~617 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Casimir Middle
How many students attend Casimir Middle?
Casimir Middle has 617 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Torrance, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Casimir Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Casimir Middle is 21.3:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Casimir Middle?
30.3% of students at Casimir Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Casimir Middle?
The largest demographic group at Casimir Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 43.1% of enrollment, in Torrance, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Casimir Middle?
Casimir Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Casimir Middle rank among middle schools in Torrance?
By Resource Investment Index, Casimir Middle ranks #2 of 8 middle schools in Torrance, 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 Torrance on the city page.
Is Casimir Middle a good school?
Casimir Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Torrance Unified?
Besides Casimir Middle, Torrance Unified also operates Torrance High (1,879 students), North High (1,812 students), and West High (1,775 students). See the Torrance Unified district page for the complete list.
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