- Enrollment
- 2,776
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tustin, CA
Columbus Tustin Middle
Federal NCES profile for Columbus Tustin Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 064015006635
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbus Tustin Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Tustin · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.4:1
- students per teacher
- 62.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbus Tustin Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus Tustin Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Tustin, CA.
School address
District: Tustin Unified · California
NCES ID 064015006635 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Columbus Tustin Middle held near 604 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 064015006635 · Tustin, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
583 enr · 22.4:1 · 62.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Arnold O. Beckman High (2,776 students)
Columbus Tustin Middle held near 604 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 24.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Columbus Tustin Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arnold O. Beck
Arnold O. Beckman High
2,776 students
- Foothill High
Foothill High
2,126 students
- Tustin High
Tustin High
1,627 students
- Orchard Hills
Orchard Hills
1,373 students
- Sycamore Magne 1,085
Sycamore Magnet Academy
1,085 students
- This school 583
Columbus Tustin Middle
583 students
What this shows Columbus Tustin Middle reports 583 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbus Tustin Middle compares
Columbus Tustin 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.7% | ▲ 13% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 583 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
583
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 57% in California - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.4%
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
$15,381
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 194 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.0%
Asian 7.5%
White 5.8%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.4, Columbus Tustin Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tustin Unified reports $15,381 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Columbus Tustin Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold O. Beckman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Foothill High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tustin High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orchard Hills | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sycamore Magnet Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbus Tustin Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,126
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,627
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,373
- Students per teacher
- 29.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar middle schools in Tustin
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 (~583 students)
Frequently asked questions about Columbus Tustin Middle
How many students attend Columbus Tustin Middle?
Columbus Tustin Middle has 583 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tustin, CA. CCD year-over-year: 609 (2022-23) → 604 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus Tustin Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbus Tustin Middle is 22.4:1, which is 4% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Columbus Tustin Middle?
62.7% of students at Columbus Tustin Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbus Tustin Middle?
The largest demographic group at Columbus Tustin Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 81.0% of enrollment, in Tustin, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbus Tustin Middle?
Columbus Tustin Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Columbus Tustin Middle rank among middle schools in Tustin?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus Tustin Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Tustin, 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 Tustin on the city page.
What other schools are in Tustin Unified?
Besides Columbus Tustin Middle, Tustin Unified also operates Arnold O. Beckman High (2,776 students), Foothill High (2,126 students), and Tustin High (1,627 students). See the Tustin Unified district page for the complete list.