- Enrollment
- 2,536
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Solana Beach, CA
Earl Warren Middle
Federal NCES profile for Earl Warren Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063438005575
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Earl Warren Middle earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of California schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Solana Beach · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.8:1
- large classes for California
- 13.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Earl Warren Middle has class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Earl Warren Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Solana Beach, CA.
School address
District: San Dieguito Union High · California
NCES ID 063438005575 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Earl Warren Middle held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.2 → 21.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 063438005575 · Solana Beach, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
476 enr · 23.8:1 · 13.5% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Torrey Pines High (2,536 students)
Earl Warren Middle held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.2 → 21.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Earl Warren Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Torrey Pines H
Torrey Pines High
2,536 students
- Canyon Crest A
Canyon Crest Academy
2,147 students
- San Dieguito H
San Dieguito Hs Academy
1,843 students
- La Costa Canyo
La Costa Canyon High
1,774 students
- Pacific Trails 971
Pacific Trails Middle
971 students
- This school 476
Earl Warren Middle
476 students
What this shows Earl Warren Middle reports 476 students on the CCD universe file.
How Earl Warren Middle compares
Earl Warren 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 | 23.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.5% | ▼ 76% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.8:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 70% in California - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,491
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 476 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%
Two or More 9.3%
Asian 3.2%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.9, Earl Warren Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for San Dieguito Union High reports $14,491 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Earl Warren Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torrey Pines High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Canyon Crest Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Dieguito Hs Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Costa Canyon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pacific Trails Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Earl Warren Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,147
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,843
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,774
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- 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 (~476 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Earl Warren Middle
How many students attend Earl Warren Middle?
Earl Warren Middle has 476 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Solana Beach, CA. CCD year-over-year: 517 (2022-23) → 492 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Earl Warren Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Earl Warren Middle is 23.8:1, which is 11% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Earl Warren Middle?
13.5% of students at Earl Warren Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Earl Warren Middle?
The largest demographic group at Earl Warren Middle is White at 68.4% of enrollment, in Solana Beach, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Earl Warren Middle?
Earl Warren Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Earl Warren Middle rank among public schools in Solana Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Earl Warren Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Solana Beach, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in San Dieguito Union High?
Besides Earl Warren Middle, San Dieguito Union High also operates Torrey Pines High (2,536 students), Canyon Crest Academy (2,147 students), and San Dieguito Hs Academy (1,843 students). See the San Dieguito Union High district page for the complete list.