Enrollment
853
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Danville, CA
Charlotte Wood Middle
Federal NCES profile for Charlotte Wood 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 063513005944
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charlotte Wood Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Danville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.1:1
- students per teacher
- 4.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Charlotte Wood Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charlotte Wood Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Danville, CA.
School address
District: San Ramon Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 063513005944 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-92% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Charlotte Wood Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Charlotte Wood Middle
Charlotte Wood Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Danville, California, enrolling 853 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.1:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 4.6% free-meal eligibility runs 92% below the California average.
Enrollment of 853 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 468 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #133.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Asian (21%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 427 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Danville's middle schools, it stands alongside Diablo Vista Middle (835 students): Charlotte Wood Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.1:1 vs 23.2:1).
San Ramon Valley Unified also operates Dougherty Valley High (3,039 students) and California High (2,894 students) alongside Charlotte Wood 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 Charlotte Wood Middle compares
Charlotte Wood 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 | 23.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.6% | ▼ 92% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 853 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
853
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
4.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 63% in California - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,813
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 427 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 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 54.6%
Asian 20.9%
Two or More 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
African American 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 54.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, Charlotte Wood Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Ramon Valley Unified, which includes Charlotte Wood Middle.
$13,813
Per student
-16%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.6%
State 34.4%
Federal 4.9%
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 Charlotte Wood Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dougherty Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| California High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monte Vista High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Ramon Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windemere Ranch Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charlotte Wood Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,039
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,894
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,042
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,036
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools in Danville
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 (~853 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Charlotte Wood Middle
How many students attend Charlotte Wood Middle?
Charlotte Wood Middle has 853 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Danville, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charlotte Wood Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Charlotte Wood Middle is 23.1:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charlotte Wood Middle?
4.6% of students at Charlotte Wood Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charlotte Wood Middle?
The largest demographic group at Charlotte Wood Middle is White at 54.6% of enrollment, in Danville, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charlotte Wood Middle?
Charlotte Wood Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Charlotte Wood Middle rank among middle schools in Danville?
By Resource Investment Index, Charlotte Wood Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Danville, 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 Danville on the city page.
Is Charlotte Wood Middle a good school?
Charlotte Wood Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 San Ramon Valley Unified?
Besides Charlotte Wood Middle, San Ramon Valley Unified also operates Dougherty Valley High (3,039 students), California High (2,894 students), and Monte Vista High (2,042 students). See the San Ramon Valley Unified district page for the complete list.
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