- Enrollment
- 2,411
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Placentia, CA
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle
Federal NCES profile for Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063066004772
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Placentia · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.6:1
- students per teacher
- 36.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Placentia, CA.
School address
District: Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified · California
NCES ID 063066004772 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle held near 613 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.9 → 26.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 063066004772 · Placentia, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
566 enr · 22.6:1 · 36.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Valencia High (2,411 students)
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle held near 613 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.9 → 26.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valencia High
Valencia High
2,411 students
- El Dorado High
El Dorado High
1,998 students
- Yorba Linda Hi
Yorba Linda High
1,631 students
- Esperanza High
Esperanza High
1,393 students
- Travis Ranch
Travis Ranch
1,197 students
- This school 566
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle
566 students
What this shows Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle reports 566 students on the CCD universe file.
How Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle compares
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.5% | ▼ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 566 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
566
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.4%
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
$15,609
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 566 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.9%
White 28.1%
Asian 16.6%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified reports $15,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valencia High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| El Dorado High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yorba Linda High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Esperanza High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Travis Ranch | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,998
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,631
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,393
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,197
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Placentia
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 (~566 students)
Frequently asked questions about Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle
How many students attend Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle?
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle has 566 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Placentia, CA. CCD year-over-year: 595 (2022-23) → 613 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle is 22.6:1, which is 5% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle?
36.5% of students at Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle?
The largest demographic group at Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 49.9% of enrollment, in Placentia, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle?
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle rank among middle schools in Placentia?
By Resource Investment Index, Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Placentia, 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 Placentia on the city page.
What other schools are in Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified?
Besides Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle, Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified also operates Valencia High (2,411 students), El Dorado High (1,998 students), and Yorba Linda High (1,631 students). See the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified district page for the complete list.