- Enrollment
- 1,879
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Casimir Middle held near 625 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 23.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 063942006555 · Torrance, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
617 enr · 21.3:1 · 30.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Torrance High (1,879 students)
Casimir Middle held near 625 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 23.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Casimir Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Torrance High
Torrance High
1,879 students
- North High
North High
1,812 students
- West High
West High
1,775 students
- South High
South High
1,734 students
- Victor Element
Victor Elementary
965 students
- This school 617
Casimir Middle
617 students
What this shows Casimir Middle reports 617 students on the CCD universe file.
How Casimir Middle compares
Casimir 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 | 21.3:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$15,037
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
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.
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
District finance for Torrance Unified reports $15,037 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,812
- 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
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 (~617 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 618 (2022-23) → 625 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.