Enrollment
417
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Eureka, CA
Catherine L. Zane Middle
Federal NCES profile for Catherine L. Zane Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060005201476
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Catherine L. Zane Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Eureka · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- small classes for California
- 65.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Catherine L. Zane Middle has class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Catherine L. Zane Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Eureka, CA.
School address
District: Eureka City Schools · California
NCES ID 060005201476 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Catherine L. Zane Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Catherine L. Zane Middle
Catherine L. Zane Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Eureka, California, enrolling 417 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 65.6% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 417 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,839 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #727.
Its student body is led by White (34%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 417 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Eureka's middle schools, it stands alongside Winship Middle (413 students): Catherine L. Zane Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19:1 vs 24.3:1).
Eureka City Schools also operates Eureka Senior High (1,162 students) and Washington Elementary (426 students) alongside Catherine L. Zane 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 Catherine L. Zane Middle compares
Catherine L. Zane 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 | 19:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.6% | ▲ 18% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 417 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
417
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in California - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.5%
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
$14,344
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 417 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 34.3%
Hispanic or Latino 32.9%
Two or More 17.7%
Asian 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.8%
African American 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Largest group: White at 34.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.5, Catherine L. Zane Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eureka City Schools, which includes Catherine L. Zane Middle.
$14,344
Per student
-13%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.9%
State 45.9%
Federal 20.1%
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 Catherine L. Zane Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winship Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alice Birney Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Catherine L. Zane Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 32.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar middle schools in Eureka
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~417 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Catherine L. Zane Middle
How many students attend Catherine L. Zane Middle?
Catherine L. Zane Middle has 417 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Eureka, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Catherine L. Zane Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Catherine L. Zane Middle is 19:1, which is 12% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 21% 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 Catherine L. Zane Middle?
65.6% of students at Catherine L. Zane Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Catherine L. Zane Middle?
The largest demographic group at Catherine L. Zane Middle is White at 34.3% of enrollment, in Eureka, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Catherine L. Zane Middle?
Catherine L. Zane Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Catherine L. Zane Middle rank among middle schools in Eureka?
By Resource Investment Index, Catherine L. Zane Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Eureka, 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 Eureka on the city page.
Is Catherine L. Zane Middle a good school?
Catherine L. Zane Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. 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 Eureka City Schools?
Besides Catherine L. Zane Middle, Eureka City Schools also operates Eureka Senior High (1,162 students), Washington Elementary (426 students), and Winship Middle (413 students). See the Eureka City Schools district page for the complete list.
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