Enrollment
1,412
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Glendale, CA
Eleanor J. Toll Middle
Federal NCES profile for Eleanor J. Toll Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061524001946
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eleanor J. Toll Middle earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of California schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Glendale · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.6:1
- large classes for California
- 46.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Eleanor J. Toll Middle has class sizes larger than 88% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eleanor J. Toll Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Glendale, CA.
School address
District: Glendale Unified · California
NCES ID 061524001946 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eleanor J. Toll Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eleanor J. Toll Middle
Eleanor J. Toll Middle is a large middle school in Glendale, California, enrolling 1,412 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.6:1 is larger than about 88% of California schools and 24% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,412 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 448 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #246.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 471 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 20.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Glendale's middle schools, it stands alongside Woodrow Wilson Middle (1,182 students): Eleanor J. Toll Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26.6:1 vs 25.1:1).
Glendale Unified also operates Crescenta Valley High (2,624 students) and Glendale High (2,066 students) alongside Eleanor J. Toll 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 Eleanor J. Toll Middle compares
Eleanor J. Toll 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 | 26.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.6% | ▼ 16% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,412 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.6:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,412
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 88% in California - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
23.2%
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
$17,070
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 471 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 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 77.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Asian 7.1%
Two or More 1.3%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 77.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.9, Eleanor J. Toll Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Glendale Unified, which includes Eleanor J. Toll Middle.
$17,070
Per student
+3%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.9%
State 50.7%
Federal 20.4%
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 Eleanor J. Toll Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescenta Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glendale High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Herbert Hoover High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rosemont Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eleanor J. Toll Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,624
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,590
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,182
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar middle schools in Glendale
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~1,412 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Eleanor J. Toll Middle
How many students attend Eleanor J. Toll Middle?
Eleanor J. Toll Middle has 1,412 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Glendale, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eleanor J. Toll Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Eleanor J. Toll Middle is 26.6:1, which is 24% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eleanor J. Toll Middle?
46.6% of students at Eleanor J. Toll Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eleanor J. Toll Middle?
The largest demographic group at Eleanor J. Toll Middle is White at 77.4% of enrollment, in Glendale, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eleanor J. Toll Middle?
Eleanor J. Toll Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Eleanor J. Toll Middle rank among middle schools in Glendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Eleanor J. Toll Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Glendale, 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 Glendale on the city page.
Is Eleanor J. Toll Middle a good school?
Eleanor J. Toll Middle earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of 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 Glendale Unified?
Besides Eleanor J. Toll Middle, Glendale Unified also operates Crescenta Valley High (2,624 students), Glendale High (2,066 students), and Herbert Hoover High (1,590 students). See the Glendale Unified district page for the complete list.
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