- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Catherine L. Zane Middle shrank from 433 students in 2022-23 to 398 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.4 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 060005201476 · Eureka, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
417 enr · 19:1 · 65.6% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Eureka Senior High (1,162 students)
Catherine L. Zane Middle shrank from 433 students in 2022-23 to 398 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE lost 22.4 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Catherine L. Zane Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eureka Senior
Eureka Senior High
1,162 students
- Washington Ele 426
Washington Elementary
426 students
- This school 417
Catherine L. Zane Middle
417 students
- Winship Middle 413
Winship Middle
413 students
- Alice Birney E 375
Alice Birney Elementary
375 students
- Lafayette Elem 324
Lafayette Elementary
324 students
What this shows Catherine L. Zane Middle reports 417 students on the CCD universe file.
How Catherine L. Zane Middle compares
Catherine L. Zane Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,119
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 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.
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
District finance for Eureka City Schools reports $16,119 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~417 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 433 (2022-23) → 398 (2023-24), down 35.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.