Enrollment
804
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · El Segundo, CA
El Segundo Middle
Federal NCES profile for El Segundo Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061221001389
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
El Segundo Middle earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 9
- public schools in El Segundo · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.7:1
- students per teacher
- 9.4%
- free-lunch eligible
El Segundo Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, El Segundo Middle ranks #1 of 9 public schools in El Segundo, CA.
School address
District: El Segundo Unified · California
NCES ID 061221001389 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How El Segundo Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at El Segundo Middle
El Segundo Middle is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in El Segundo, California, enrolling 804 students.
At 21.7:1, 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.4% free-meal eligibility runs 83% below the California average.
Enrollment of 804 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 705 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #6, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 201 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding El Segundo Unified spends $12,994 per pupil, 21% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
El Segundo Unified also operates El Segundo High (1,232 students) and Center Street Elementary (797 students) alongside El Segundo 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 El Segundo Middle compares
El Segundo 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 | 21.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.4% | ▼ 83% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 804 | top 17% | - | - |
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.
804
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% 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
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
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,994
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 201 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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 43.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
Two or More 19.4%
Asian 12.2%
African American 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 43.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, El Segundo Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for El Segundo Unified, which includes El Segundo Middle.
$12,994
Per student
-21%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.7%
State 48.8%
Federal 7.6%
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 Segundo Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Segundo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Center Street Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richmond Street Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arena High (Continuation) | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to El Segundo Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,232
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 32
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
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 (~804 students)
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Frequently asked questions about El Segundo Middle
How many students attend El Segundo Middle?
El Segundo Middle has 804 students enrolled. It is a middle school in El Segundo, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at El Segundo Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at El Segundo 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 Segundo Middle?
9.4% of students at El Segundo Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of El Segundo Middle?
The largest demographic group at El Segundo Middle is White at 43.0% of enrollment, in El Segundo, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for El Segundo Middle?
El Segundo Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 El Segundo Middle rank among public schools in El Segundo?
By Resource Investment Index, El Segundo Middle ranks #1 of 9 public schools in El Segundo, 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 El Segundo on the city page.
Is El Segundo Middle a good school?
El Segundo Middle earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 El Segundo Unified?
Besides El Segundo Middle, El Segundo Unified also operates El Segundo High (1,232 students), Center Street Elementary (797 students), and Richmond Street Elementary (597 students). See the El Segundo Unified district page for the complete list.
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