Enrollment
431
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Placerville, CA
Edwin Markham Middle
Federal NCES profile for Edwin Markham Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063078004785
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edwin Markham Middle earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #8 of 13
- public schools in Placerville · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.7:1
- students per teacher
- 54.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Edwin Markham Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edwin Markham Middle ranks #8 of 13 public schools in Placerville, CA.
School address
District: Placerville Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 063078004785 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edwin Markham Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edwin Markham Middle
Edwin Markham Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Placerville, California, enrolling 431 students.
At 22.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 54.0% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 431 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,511 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #822.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 479 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Placerville's middle schools, it stands alongside Pleasant Valley Middle (117 students): Edwin Markham Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.7:1 vs 14.6:1).
Placerville Union Elementary also operates Sierra Elementary (402 students) and Louisiana Schnell Elementary (370 students) alongside Edwin Markham Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Edwin Markham Middle compares
Edwin Markham Middle on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.0% | ▼ 3% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 431 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
431
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.9%
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
$13,856
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 56.6%
Hispanic or Latino 32.9%
Two or More 8.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Edwin Markham Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Placerville Union Elementary, which includes Edwin Markham Middle.
$13,856
Per student
-16%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.1%
State 56.5%
Federal 9.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Edwin Markham Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Louisiana Schnell Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edwin Markham Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar middle schools in Placerville
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~431 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Edwin Markham Middle
How many students attend Edwin Markham Middle?
Edwin Markham Middle has 431 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Placerville, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edwin Markham Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Edwin Markham Middle is 22.7:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edwin Markham Middle?
54.0% of students at Edwin Markham Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edwin Markham Middle?
The largest demographic group at Edwin Markham Middle is White at 56.6% of enrollment, in Placerville, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edwin Markham Middle?
Edwin Markham Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Edwin Markham Middle rank among public schools in Placerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Edwin Markham Middle ranks #8 of 13 public schools in Placerville, 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 Placerville on the city page.
Is Edwin Markham Middle a good school?
Edwin Markham Middle earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Placerville Union Elementary?
Besides Edwin Markham Middle, Placerville Union Elementary also operates Sierra Elementary (402 students) and Louisiana Schnell Elementary (370 students). See the Placerville Union Elementary district page for the complete list.
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