- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Huntington Park, CA
Chester W. Nimitz Middle
Federal NCES profile for Chester W. Nimitz Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062271003216
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chester W. Nimitz Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Huntington Park · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- small classes for California
- 91.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Chester W. Nimitz Middle has class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chester W. Nimitz Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Huntington Park, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003216 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-90 students YoY
Chester W. Nimitz Middle shrank from 1,177 students in 2022-23 to 1,087 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE held 60.1 → 60.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-90 students YoY 062271003216 · Huntington Park, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,057 enr · 17.6:1 · 91.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Chester W. Nimitz Middle shrank from 1,177 students in 2022-23 to 1,087 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE held 60.1 → 60.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Chester W. Nimitz Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland Charter High
2,719 students
- North Hollywoo
North Hollywood Senior High
2,444 students
- Phineas Bannin
Phineas Banning Senior High
2,422 students
- San Pedro Seni
San Pedro Senior High
2,398 students
- Venice Senior
Venice Senior High
2,293 students
- This school 1,057
Chester W. Nimitz Middle
1,057 students
What this shows Chester W. Nimitz Middle reports 1,057 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chester W. Nimitz Middle compares
Chester W. Nimitz 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 | 17.6:1 | ▼ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.6% | ▲ 65% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,057 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,057
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 19% in California - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.1%
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
$22,606
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.6%
White 1.9%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.7, Chester W. Nimitz Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Los Angeles Unified reports $22,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chester W. Nimitz Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chester W. Nimitz Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,444
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,293
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Huntington Park
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 (~1,057 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chester W. Nimitz Middle
How many students attend Chester W. Nimitz Middle?
Chester W. Nimitz Middle has 1,057 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Huntington Park, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,177 (2022-23) → 1,087 (2023-24), down 90.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chester W. Nimitz Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Chester W. Nimitz Middle is 17.6:1, which is 18% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 12% 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 Chester W. Nimitz Middle?
91.6% of students at Chester W. Nimitz Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chester W. Nimitz Middle?
The largest demographic group at Chester W. Nimitz Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 97.6% of enrollment, in Huntington Park, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chester W. Nimitz Middle?
Chester W. Nimitz Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Chester W. Nimitz Middle rank among middle schools in Huntington Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Chester W. Nimitz Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Huntington Park, 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 Huntington Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Chester W. Nimitz Middle, Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students), North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students), and Phineas Banning Senior High (2,422 students). See the Los Angeles Unified district page for the complete list.