- Enrollment
- 2,183
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Anaheim, CA
El Rancho Charter
Federal NCES profile for El Rancho Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062865004426Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
El Rancho Charter earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 7
- middle schools in Anaheim · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 29.3:1
- large classes for California
- 20.8%
- free-lunch eligible
El Rancho Charter has class sizes larger than 95% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, El Rancho Charter ranks #1 of 7 middle schools in Anaheim, CA.
School address
District: Orange Unified · California
NCES ID 062865004426 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
El Rancho Charter held near 1,121 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 39.2 → 39.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 062865004426 · Anaheim, CA Middle · MID · CHARTER
1,144 enr · 29.3:1 · 20.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Canyon High (2,183 students)
El Rancho Charter held near 1,121 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 39.2 → 39.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
El Rancho Charter in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canyon High
Canyon High
2,183 students
- Villa Park Hig
Villa Park High
2,023 students
- El Modena High
El Modena High
1,795 students
- Orange High
Orange High
1,728 students
- This school
El Rancho Charter
1,144 students
- Mcpherson Magn 863
Mcpherson Magnet
863 students
What this shows El Rancho Charter reports 1,144 students on the CCD universe file.
How El Rancho Charter compares
El Rancho Charter 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 | 29.3:1 | ▲ 36% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.8% | ▼ 63% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,144 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.3:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,144
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
29.3:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 95% in California - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
11.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,133
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 35.1%
Hispanic or Latino 27.4%
Asian 26.2%
Two or More 8.3%
African American 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 35.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.5, El Rancho Charter is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orange Unified reports $15,133 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How El Rancho Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Villa Park High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Modena High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orange High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcpherson Magnet | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to El Rancho Charter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,023
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,795
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,728
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 863
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools in Anaheim
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
South Junior High
Standard public school
1,159 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Sycamore Junior High
Standard public school
1,137 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Dale Junior High
Standard public school
1,002 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Ball Junior High
Standard public school
737 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Brookhurst Junior High
Standard public school
724 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Orangeview Junior High
Standard public school
612 students 16.5:1 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 (~1,144 students)
Frequently asked questions about El Rancho Charter
How many students attend El Rancho Charter?
El Rancho Charter has 1,144 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Anaheim, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,108 (2022-23) → 1,121 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at El Rancho Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at El Rancho Charter is 29.3:1, which is 36% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 87% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at El Rancho Charter?
20.8% of students at El Rancho Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of El Rancho Charter?
The largest demographic group at El Rancho Charter is White at 35.1% of enrollment, in Anaheim, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for El Rancho Charter?
El Rancho Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does El Rancho Charter rank among middle schools in Anaheim?
By Resource Investment Index, El Rancho Charter ranks #1 of 7 middle schools in Anaheim, 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 Anaheim on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange Unified?
Besides El Rancho Charter, Orange Unified also operates Canyon High (2,183 students), Villa Park High (2,023 students), and El Modena High (1,795 students). See the Orange Unified district page for the complete list.