- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bakersfield, CA
Edison Middle
Federal NCES profile for Edison Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061194007697
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edison Middle earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools.
- #55 of 97
- elementary schools in Bakersfield · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.8:1
- small classes for California
- 75.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Edison Middle has class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edison Middle ranks #55 of 97 elementary schools in Bakersfield, CA.
School address
District: Edison Elementary · California
NCES ID 061194007697 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Edison Middle held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 27.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 061194007697 · Bakersfield, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
489 enr · 18.8:1 · 75.3% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Orangewood Elementary (617 students)
Edison Middle held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 27.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
How Edison Middle compares
Edison 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 | 18.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.3% | ▲ 36% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 489 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
489
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 26% in California - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.8%
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
$19,905
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 489 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.5%
White 6.5%
African American 3.1%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.1, Edison Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Edison Elementary reports $19,905 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edison Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orangewood Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edison Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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Douglas J. Miller Elementary
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Berkshire Elementary
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Patriot Elementary
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Nationwide elementary 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 (~489 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edison Middle
How many students attend Edison Middle?
Edison Middle has 489 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bakersfield, CA. CCD year-over-year: 458 (2022-23) → 459 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edison Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Edison Middle is 18.8:1, which is 13% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 20% 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 Edison Middle?
75.3% of students at Edison Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edison Middle?
The largest demographic group at Edison Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 88.5% of enrollment, in Bakersfield, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edison Middle?
Edison Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Edison Middle rank among elementary schools in Bakersfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Edison Middle ranks #55 of 97 elementary schools in Bakersfield, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bakersfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Edison Elementary?
Besides Edison Middle, Edison Elementary also operates Orangewood Elementary (617 students). See the Edison Elementary district page for the complete list.