- Enrollment
- 1,879
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Torrance, CA
Edward J. Richardson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Edward J. Richardson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063942002214
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edward J. Richardson Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 8
- middle schools in Torrance · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.1:1
- large classes for California
- 14.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Edward J. Richardson Middle has class sizes larger than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edward J. Richardson Middle ranks #3 of 8 middle schools in Torrance, CA.
School address
District: Torrance Unified · California
NCES ID 063942002214 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Edward J. Richardson Middle held near 649 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.4 → 26.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 063942002214 · Torrance, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
651 enr · 24.1:1 · 14.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Torrance High (1,879 students)
Edward J. Richardson Middle held near 649 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.4 → 26.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Edward J. Richardson Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Torrance High
Torrance High
1,879 students
- North High
North High
1,812 students
- West High
West High
1,775 students
- South High
South High
1,734 students
- Victor Element
Victor Elementary
965 students
- This school 651
Edward J. Richardson Middle
651 students
What this shows Edward J. Richardson Middle reports 651 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edward J. Richardson Middle compares
Edward J. Richardson 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 | 24.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.4% | ▼ 74% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 651 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
651
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 72% in California - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
6.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,037
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 651 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 34.3%
Asian 34.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
Two or More 12.4%
African American 2.0%
Largest group: Asian at 34.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.0, Edward J. Richardson Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Torrance Unified reports $15,037 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edward J. Richardson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torrance High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Victor Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edward J. Richardson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,775
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,734
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar middle schools in Torrance
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Madrona Middle
Standard public school
678 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Middle
Standard public school
674 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Philip Magruder Middle
Standard public school
635 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Calle Mayor Middle
Standard public school
626 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
J. H. Hull Middle
Standard public school
621 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Casimir Middle
Standard public school
617 students 21.3:1 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 (~651 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edward J. Richardson Middle
How many students attend Edward J. Richardson Middle?
Edward J. Richardson Middle has 651 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Torrance, CA. CCD year-over-year: 661 (2022-23) → 649 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edward J. Richardson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Edward J. Richardson Middle is 24.1:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edward J. Richardson Middle?
14.4% of students at Edward J. Richardson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edward J. Richardson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Edward J. Richardson Middle is Asian at 34.3% of enrollment, in Torrance, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edward J. Richardson Middle?
Edward J. Richardson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Edward J. Richardson Middle rank among middle schools in Torrance?
By Resource Investment Index, Edward J. Richardson Middle ranks #3 of 8 middle schools in Torrance, 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 Torrance on the city page.
What other schools are in Torrance Unified?
Besides Edward J. Richardson Middle, Torrance Unified also operates Torrance High (1,879 students), North High (1,812 students), and West High (1,775 students). See the Torrance Unified district page for the complete list.