- Enrollment
- 2,095
- Students per teacher
- 29.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fresno, CA
El Capitan Middle
Federal NCES profile for El Capitan Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060797007667
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
El Capitan Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 19
- middle schools in Fresno · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.7:1
- students per teacher
- 75.7%
- free-lunch eligible
El Capitan Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, El Capitan Middle ranks #5 of 19 middle schools in Fresno, CA.
School address
District: Central Unified · California
NCES ID 060797007667 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
El Capitan Middle grew from 699 students in 2022-23 to 739 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 34.5 → 36.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 060797007667 · Fresno, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
738 enr · 21.7:1 · 75.7% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Justin Garza High (2,095 students)
El Capitan Middle grew from 699 students in 2022-23 to 739 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE added 34.5 → 36.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
El Capitan Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Justin Garza H
Justin Garza High
2,095 students
- Central East H
Central East High
1,741 students
- Harvest Elemen
Harvest Elementary
1,010 students
- Glacier Point
Glacier Point Middle
947 students
- Rio Vista Midd
Rio Vista Middle
851 students
- This school 738
El Capitan Middle
738 students
What this shows El Capitan Middle reports 738 students on the CCD universe file.
How El Capitan Middle compares
El Capitan Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.7% | ▲ 36% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 738 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
738
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.7%
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
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 50% in California - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.6%
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
$16,198
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.6%
Asian 17.5%
African American 6.9%
White 5.1%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, El Capitan Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Unified reports $16,198 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How El Capitan Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Garza High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harvest Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glacier Point Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rio Vista Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to El Capitan Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,010
- Students per teacher
- 29.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Fresno
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Granite Ridge Intermediate
Standard public school
1,167 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Kastner Intermediate
Standard public school
1,155 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Glacier Point Middle
Standard public school
947 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Tenaya Middle
Standard public school
876 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Kings Canyon Middle
Standard public school
862 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Rio Vista Middle
Standard public school
851 students 23.6:1 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 (~738 students)
Frequently asked questions about El Capitan Middle
How many students attend El Capitan Middle?
El Capitan Middle has 738 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fresno, CA. CCD year-over-year: 699 (2022-23) → 739 (2023-24), up 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at El Capitan Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at El Capitan Middle is 21.7:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at El Capitan Middle?
75.7% of students at El Capitan Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of El Capitan Middle?
The largest demographic group at El Capitan Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 67.6% of enrollment, in Fresno, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for El Capitan Middle?
El Capitan Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 El Capitan Middle rank among middle schools in Fresno?
By Resource Investment Index, El Capitan Middle ranks #5 of 19 middle schools in Fresno, 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 Fresno on the city page.
What other schools are in Central Unified?
Besides El Capitan Middle, Central Unified also operates Justin Garza High (2,095 students), Central East High (1,741 students), and Harvest Elementary (1,010 students). See the Central Unified district page for the complete list.