- Enrollment
- 2,858
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fresno, CA
Elizabeth Terronez Middle
Federal NCES profile for Elizabeth Terronez Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061455004484
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elizabeth Terronez Middle earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 80% of California schools.
- #6 of 19
- middle schools in Fresno · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- small classes for California
- 65.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Elizabeth Terronez Middle has class sizes smaller than 80% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elizabeth Terronez Middle ranks #6 of 19 middle schools in Fresno, CA.
School address
District: Fresno Unified · California
NCES ID 061455004484 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+58 students YoY
Elizabeth Terronez Middle grew from 638 students in 2022-23 to 696 in 2023-24 (+9.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.7 → 37.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+58 students YoY 061455004484 · Fresno, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
659 enr · 17.8:1 · 65.2% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunnyside High (2,858 students)
Elizabeth Terronez Middle grew from 638 students in 2022-23 to 696 in 2023-24 (+9.1%). Teacher FTE lost 37.7 → 37.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Elizabeth Terronez Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sunnyside High
Sunnyside High
2,858 students
- Bullard High
Bullard High
2,485 students
- Edison High
Edison High
2,339 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High
2,175 students
- Mclane High
Mclane High
2,056 students
- This school 659
Elizabeth Terronez Middle
659 students
What this shows Elizabeth Terronez Middle reports 659 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elizabeth Terronez Middle compares
Elizabeth Terronez Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.2% | ▲ 17% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 659 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
659
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 20% in California - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.6%
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
$20,909
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 330 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.5%
Asian 22.3%
African American 7.4%
White 3.0%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, Elizabeth Terronez Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Fresno Unified reports $20,909 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elizabeth Terronez Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bullard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mclane High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elizabeth Terronez Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,485
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,339
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,175
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar middle schools in Fresno
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Granite Ridge Intermediate
Standard public school
1,167 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Kastner Intermediate
Standard public school
1,155 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Glacier Point Middle
Standard public school
947 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Tenaya Middle
Standard public school
876 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Kings Canyon Middle
Standard public school
862 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Rio Vista Middle
Standard public school
851 students 23.6:1 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 (~659 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elizabeth Terronez Middle
How many students attend Elizabeth Terronez Middle?
Elizabeth Terronez Middle has 659 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fresno, CA. CCD year-over-year: 638 (2022-23) → 696 (2023-24), up 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Terronez Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Terronez Middle is 17.8:1, which is 17% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elizabeth Terronez Middle?
65.2% of students at Elizabeth Terronez Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elizabeth Terronez Middle?
The largest demographic group at Elizabeth Terronez Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 64.5% of enrollment, in Fresno, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elizabeth Terronez Middle?
Elizabeth Terronez Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Elizabeth Terronez Middle rank among middle schools in Fresno?
By Resource Investment Index, Elizabeth Terronez Middle ranks #6 of 19 middle schools in Fresno, 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 Fresno on the city page.
What other schools are in Fresno Unified?
Besides Elizabeth Terronez Middle, Fresno Unified also operates Sunnyside High (2,858 students), Bullard High (2,485 students), and Edison High (2,339 students). See the Fresno Unified district page for the complete list.