Enrollment
501
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Costa Mesa, CA
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle
Federal NCES profile for Charles W. Tewinkle Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062724004131
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools.
- #26 of 26
- public schools in Costa Mesa · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- small classes for California
- 73.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle has class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles W. Tewinkle Middle ranks #26 of 26 public schools in Costa Mesa, CA.
School address
District: Newport-Mesa Unified · California
NCES ID 062724004131 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Charles W. Tewinkle Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Charles W. Tewinkle Middle
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Costa Mesa, California, enrolling 501 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 16.7:1, Charles W. Tewinkle Middle is leaner than roughly 85% of California schools and 22% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 501 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 2,175 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #1,102.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 501 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Newport-Mesa Unified spends $20,621 per pupil, 25% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Newport-Mesa Unified also operates Corona Del Mar High (2,106 students) and Newport Harbor High (2,084 students) alongside Charles W. Tewinkle 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 Charles W. Tewinkle Middle compares
Charles W. Tewinkle 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.3% | ▲ 32% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 501 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
501
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 15% in California - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.3%
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
$20,621
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 501 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 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
Hispanic or Latino 82.0%
White 11.4%
Asian 2.8%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.3, Charles W. Tewinkle Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newport-Mesa Unified, which includes Charles W. Tewinkle Middle.
$20,621
Per student
+25%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.9%
State 17.7%
Federal 7.4%
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 Charles W. Tewinkle Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corona Del Mar High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newport Harbor High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Costa Mesa High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Estancia High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horace Ensign Intermediate | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles W. Tewinkle Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,106
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,084
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,730
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 875
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~501 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Charles W. Tewinkle Middle
How many students attend Charles W. Tewinkle Middle?
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle has 501 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Costa Mesa, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles W. Tewinkle Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles W. Tewinkle Middle is 16.7:1, which is 22% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 6% 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 Charles W. Tewinkle Middle?
73.3% of students at Charles W. Tewinkle Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles W. Tewinkle Middle?
The largest demographic group at Charles W. Tewinkle Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 82.0% of enrollment, in Costa Mesa, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles W. Tewinkle Middle?
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Charles W. Tewinkle Middle rank among public schools in Costa Mesa?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles W. Tewinkle Middle ranks #26 of 26 public schools in Costa Mesa, 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 Costa Mesa on the city page.
Is Charles W. Tewinkle Middle a good school?
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% of 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 Newport-Mesa Unified?
Besides Charles W. Tewinkle Middle, Newport-Mesa Unified also operates Corona Del Mar High (2,106 students), Newport Harbor High (2,084 students), and Costa Mesa High (1,730 students). See the Newport-Mesa Unified district page for the complete list.
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