- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oakland, CA
Edna Brewer Middle
Federal NCES profile for Edna Brewer Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062805004299
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edna Brewer Middle earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #9 of 15
- middle schools in Oakland · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- small classes for California
- 41.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Edna Brewer Middle has class sizes smaller than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edna Brewer Middle ranks #9 of 15 middle schools in Oakland, CA.
School address
District: Oakland Unified · California
NCES ID 062805004299 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Edna Brewer Middle held near 791 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 41.3 → 41.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 062805004299 · Oakland, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
785 enr · 19.1:1 · 41.6% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Oakland Technical High (1,812 students)
Edna Brewer Middle held near 791 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 41.3 → 41.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Edna Brewer Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oakland Techni
Oakland Technical High
1,812 students
- Oakland High
Oakland High
1,579 students
- Skyline High
Skyline High
1,250 students
- Fremont High
Fremont High
1,166 students
- Coliseum Colle
Coliseum College Prep Academy
861 students
- This school
Edna Brewer Middle
785 students
What this shows Edna Brewer Middle reports 785 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edna Brewer Middle compares
Edna Brewer 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 | 19.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.6% | ▼ 25% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 785 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
785
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 28% in California - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.5%
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
$22,112
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 393 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 25.2%
Asian 20.3%
White 20.2%
African American 17.4%
Two or More 16.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 25.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 79.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 79.8, Edna Brewer Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Oakland Unified reports $22,112 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edna Brewer Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Technical High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakland High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Skyline High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fremont High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coliseum College Prep Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edna Brewer Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,579
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,250
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,166
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar middle schools in Oakland
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Elmhurst United Middle
Standard public school
729 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Montera Middle
Standard public school
695 students 17:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Middle
Standard public school
512 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Claremont Middle
Standard public school
487 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Frick United Academy of Language Middle
Standard public school
392 students 17:1 students per teacher
Urban Promise Academy Middle
Standard public school
392 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~785 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edna Brewer Middle
How many students attend Edna Brewer Middle?
Edna Brewer Middle has 785 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oakland, CA. CCD year-over-year: 781 (2022-23) → 791 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edna Brewer Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Edna Brewer Middle is 19.1:1, which is 11% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 22% 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 Edna Brewer Middle?
41.6% of students at Edna Brewer Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edna Brewer Middle?
The largest demographic group at Edna Brewer Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 25.2% of enrollment, in Oakland, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 79.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edna Brewer Middle?
Edna Brewer 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 Edna Brewer Middle rank among middle schools in Oakland?
By Resource Investment Index, Edna Brewer Middle ranks #9 of 15 middle schools in Oakland, 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 Oakland on the city page.
What other schools are in Oakland Unified?
Besides Edna Brewer Middle, Oakland Unified also operates Oakland Technical High (1,812 students), Oakland High (1,579 students), and Skyline High (1,250 students). See the Oakland Unified district page for the complete list.