- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Edwin Markham Middle held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 19.3 → 19.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 063078004785 · Placerville, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
431 enr · 22.7:1 · 54.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Sierra Elementary (402 students)
Edwin Markham Middle held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 19.3 → 19.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Edwin Markham Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Edwin Markham Middle
431 students
- Sierra Element
Sierra Elementary
402 students
- Louisiana Schn
Louisiana Schnell Elementary
370 students
What this shows Edwin Markham Middle reports 431 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edwin Markham Middle compares
Edwin Markham 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,508
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
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.
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
District finance for Placerville Union Elementary reports $14,508 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~431 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 391 (2022-23) → 404 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.