Enrollment
566
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Placentia, California, enrolling 566 students.
At 22.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 566 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,380 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #347.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (50%) and White (28%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 566 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Placentia's middle schools, it stands alongside Kraemer Middle (889 students): Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.6:1 vs 24:1).
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified also operates Valencia High (2,411 students) and El Dorado High (1,998 students) alongside Col. J. K. Tuffree 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 Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle compares
Col. J. K. Tuffree 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,989
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified, which includes Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle.
$13,989
Per student
-15%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.7%
State 41.2%
Federal 8.1%
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 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
- 2,411
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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.
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 (~566 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle a good school?
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle earns 37/100 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 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.
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