- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Adelanto, CA
Columbia Middle
Federal NCES profile for Columbia Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060171011090
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbia Middle earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 12
- public schools in Adelanto · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.8:1
- students per teacher
- 79.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbia Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Middle ranks #2 of 12 public schools in Adelanto, CA.
School address
District: Adelanto Elementary · California
NCES ID 060171011090 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Columbia Middle shrank from 735 students in 2022-23 to 693 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 33.1 → 36.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 060171011090 · Adelanto, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
754 enr · 22.8:1 · 79.5% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Melva Davis Academy of Excellence (833 students)
Columbia Middle shrank from 735 students in 2022-23 to 693 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE added 33.1 → 36.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Columbia Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Melva Davis Ac
Melva Davis Academy of Excellence
833 students
- This school
Columbia Middle
754 students
- Mesa Linda Mid
Mesa Linda Middle
735 students
- Morgan Kincaid
Morgan Kincaid Preparatory
690 students
- George Visual
George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middle
685 students
- Victoria Magat
Victoria Magathan Elementary
551 students
What this shows Columbia Middle reports 754 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbia Middle compares
Columbia 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 | 22.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.5% | ▲ 43% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 754 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
754
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
66.0%
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
$18,289
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 145 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.7%
African American 20.0%
Two or More 7.4%
White 4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, Columbia Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Adelanto Elementary reports $18,289 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Columbia Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melva Davis Academy of Excellence | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mesa Linda Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morgan Kincaid Preparatory | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Victoria Magathan Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbia Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~754 students)
Frequently asked questions about Columbia Middle
How many students attend Columbia Middle?
Columbia Middle has 754 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Adelanto, CA. CCD year-over-year: 735 (2022-23) → 693 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia Middle is 22.8:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Columbia Middle?
79.5% of students at Columbia Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbia Middle?
The largest demographic group at Columbia Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 66.7% of enrollment, in Adelanto, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbia Middle?
Columbia Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Columbia Middle rank among public schools in Adelanto?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Middle ranks #2 of 12 public schools in Adelanto, 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 Adelanto on the city page.
What other schools are in Adelanto Elementary?
Besides Columbia Middle, Adelanto Elementary also operates Melva Davis Academy of Excellence (833 students), Mesa Linda Middle (735 students), and Morgan Kincaid Preparatory (690 students). See the Adelanto Elementary district page for the complete list.