- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · East Palo Alto, CA
Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle
Federal NCES profile for Cesar Chavez Ravenswood 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 063186014095
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 92% of California schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in East Palo Alto · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- small classes for California
- 80.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle has class sizes smaller than 92% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle ranks #4 of 7 public schools in East Palo Alto, CA.
School address
District: Ravenswood City Elementary · California
NCES ID 063186014095 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle shrank from 515 students in 2022-23 to 482 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.5 → 29.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 063186014095 · East Palo Alto, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
488 enr · 13.2:1 · 80.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Costano Elementary (369 students)
Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle shrank from 515 students in 2022-23 to 482 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 37.5 → 29.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle
488 students
- Costano Elemen
Costano Elementary
369 students
- Belle Haven El
Belle Haven Elementary
312 students
- Los Robles-Ron
Los Robles-Ronald Mcnair Academy
276 students
What this shows Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle reports 488 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle compares
Cesar Chavez Ravenswood 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 39% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.2% | ▲ 45% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 488 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
488
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 8% in California - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
57.2%
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
$33,564
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 10.5%
African American 4.9%
Two or More 1.4%
White 1.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.5, Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Ravenswood City Elementary reports $33,564 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costano Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belle Haven Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Los Robles-Ronald Mcnair Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~488 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle
How many students attend Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle?
Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle has 488 students enrolled. It is a middle school in East Palo Alto, CA. CCD year-over-year: 515 (2022-23) → 482 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle is 13.2:1, which is 39% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 16% lower 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 Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle?
80.2% of students at Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle?
The largest demographic group at Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 80.7% of enrollment, in East Palo Alto, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle?
Cesar Chavez Ravenswood 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 Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle rank among public schools in East Palo Alto?
By Resource Investment Index, Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle ranks #4 of 7 public schools in East Palo Alto, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in East Palo Alto on the city page.
What other schools are in Ravenswood City Elementary?
Besides Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle, Ravenswood City Elementary also operates Costano Elementary (369 students), Belle Haven Elementary (312 students), and Los Robles-Ronald Mcnair Academy (276 students). See the Ravenswood City Elementary district page for the complete list.