- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Susanville, CA
Diamond View Middle
Federal NCES profile for Diamond View Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063855006471
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Diamond View Middle earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of California schools.
- #9 of 10
- public schools in Susanville · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24:1
- large classes for California
- 51.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Diamond View Middle has class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Diamond View Middle ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Susanville, CA.
School address
District: Susanville Elementary · California
NCES ID 063855006471 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Diamond View Middle held near 296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 11.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 063855006471 · Susanville, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
288 enr · 24:1 · 51.2% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Mckinley Elementary (378 students)
Diamond View Middle held near 296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 11.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Diamond View Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mckinley Eleme
Mckinley Elementary
378 students
- Meadow View
Meadow View
318 students
- This school
Diamond View Middle
288 students
What this shows Diamond View Middle reports 288 students on the CCD universe file.
How Diamond View Middle compares
Diamond View 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 | 24:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.2% | ▼ 8% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 288 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
288
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.2%
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
24:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 71% in California - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
55.2%
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
$13,520
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.6%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
Two or More 7.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.5%
Asian 1.7%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Diamond View Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Susanville Elementary reports $13,520 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Diamond View Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mckinley Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadow View | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Diamond View Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~288 students)
Frequently asked questions about Diamond View Middle
How many students attend Diamond View Middle?
Diamond View Middle has 288 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Susanville, CA. CCD year-over-year: 303 (2022-23) → 296 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Diamond View Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Diamond View Middle is 24:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Diamond View Middle?
51.2% of students at Diamond View Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Diamond View Middle?
The largest demographic group at Diamond View Middle is White at 55.6% of enrollment, in Susanville, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Diamond View Middle?
Diamond View Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Diamond View Middle rank among public schools in Susanville?
By Resource Investment Index, Diamond View Middle ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Susanville, 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 Susanville on the city page.
What other schools are in Susanville Elementary?
Besides Diamond View Middle, Susanville Elementary also operates Mckinley Elementary (378 students) and Meadow View (318 students). See the Susanville Elementary district page for the complete list.