Enrollment
1,144
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How El Rancho Charter compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at El Rancho Charter
El Rancho Charter is a large charter middle school in Anaheim, California, enrolling 1,144 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29.3:1 is larger than about 95% of California schools and 36% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.8% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the California average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,144 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 607 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #33, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (35%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
11.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Anaheim's middle schools, it stands alongside South Junior High (1,159 students): El Rancho Charter is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (29.3:1 vs 18.4:1).
Orange Unified also operates Canyon High (2,183 students) and Villa Park High (2,023 students) alongside El Rancho Charter.
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 El Rancho Charter compares
El Rancho Charter on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,036
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
Counselors0.0 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Orange Unified, which includes El Rancho Charter.
$14,036
Per student
-15%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.9%
State 35.0%
Federal 11.0%
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 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
- 2,183
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
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 (~1,144 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~29.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is El Rancho Charter a good school?
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. 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 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.
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