- Enrollment
- 1,232
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
El Segundo Middle held near 820 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.5 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 061221001389 · El Segundo, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
804 enr · 21.7:1 · 9.4% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: El Segundo High (1,232 students)
El Segundo Middle held near 820 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.5 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
El Segundo Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- El Segundo Hig
El Segundo High
1,232 students
- This school
El Segundo Middle
804 students
- Center Street
Center Street Elementary
797 students
- Richmond Stree
Richmond Street Elementary
597 students
- Arena High (Co 32
Arena High (Continuation)
32 students
What this shows El Segundo Middle reports 804 students on the CCD universe file.
How El Segundo Middle compares
El Segundo 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,614
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for El Segundo Unified reports $13,614 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~804 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 819 (2022-23) → 820 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.