- Enrollment
- 1,986
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Paso Robles, CA
Daniel Lewis Middle
Federal NCES profile for Daniel Lewis Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060004807412
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Daniel Lewis Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 14
- public schools in Paso Robles · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- students per teacher
- 51.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Daniel Lewis Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Daniel Lewis Middle ranks #2 of 14 public schools in Paso Robles, CA.
School address
District: Paso Robles Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 060004807412 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Daniel Lewis Middle shrank from 665 students in 2022-23 to 619 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.7 → 31.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 060004807412 · Paso Robles, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
665 enr · 20.8:1 · 51.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Paso Robles High (1,986 students)
Daniel Lewis Middle shrank from 665 students in 2022-23 to 619 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 32.7 → 31.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Daniel Lewis Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paso Robles Hi
Paso Robles High
1,986 students
- George H. Flam
George H. Flamson Middle
884 students
- Georgia Brown 682
Georgia Brown Dual Immersion Magnet Elementary
682 students
- This school 665
Daniel Lewis Middle
665 students
- Kermit King El 507
Kermit King Elementary
507 students
- Winifred Pifer 492
Winifred Pifer Elementary
492 students
What this shows Daniel Lewis Middle reports 665 students on the CCD universe file.
How Daniel Lewis Middle compares
Daniel Lewis 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 | 20.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.3% | ▼ 8% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 665 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
665
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.0%
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
$16,310
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Paso Robles Joint Unified reports $16,310 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Daniel Lewis Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paso Robles High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George H. Flamson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Georgia Brown Dual Immersion Magnet Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kermit King Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winifred Pifer Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Daniel Lewis Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 884
- Students per teacher
- 27.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 32.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 31.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar middle schools in Paso Robles
1 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 (~665 students)
Frequently asked questions about Daniel Lewis Middle
How many students attend Daniel Lewis Middle?
Daniel Lewis Middle has 665 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Paso Robles, CA. CCD year-over-year: 665 (2022-23) → 619 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daniel Lewis Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Daniel Lewis Middle is 20.8:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% 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 Daniel Lewis Middle?
51.3% of students at Daniel Lewis Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Daniel Lewis Middle?
Daniel Lewis Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Daniel Lewis Middle rank among public schools in Paso Robles?
By Resource Investment Index, Daniel Lewis Middle ranks #2 of 14 public schools in Paso Robles, 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 Paso Robles on the city page.
What other schools are in Paso Robles Joint Unified?
Besides Daniel Lewis Middle, Paso Robles Joint Unified also operates Paso Robles High (1,986 students), George H. Flamson Middle (884 students), and Georgia Brown Dual Immersion Magnet Elementary (682 students). See the Paso Robles Joint Unified district page for the complete list.