- Enrollment
- 2,373
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lake Elsinore, CA
Elsinore Middle
Federal NCES profile for Elsinore Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060002709493
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elsinore Middle earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of California schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Lake Elsinore · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.6:1
- large classes for California
- 64.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Elsinore Middle has class sizes larger than 83% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elsinore Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Lake Elsinore, CA.
School address
District: Lake Elsinore Unified · California
NCES ID 060002709493 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Elsinore Middle held near 937 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 37.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+30 students YoY 060002709493 · Lake Elsinore, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
947 enr · 25.6:1 · 64.9% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Temescal Canyon High (2,373 students)
Elsinore Middle held near 937 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 37.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Elsinore Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Temescal Canyo
Temescal Canyon High
2,373 students
- Elsinore High
Elsinore High
1,927 students
- Lakeside High
Lakeside High
1,687 students
- David a. Brown
David a. Brown Middle
1,030 students
- Terra Cotta Mi
Terra Cotta Middle
1,026 students
- This school 947
Elsinore Middle
947 students
What this shows Elsinore Middle reports 947 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elsinore Middle compares
Elsinore 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 | 25.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.9% | ▲ 17% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 947 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.6:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
947
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.9%
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
25.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 83% in California - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
33.1%
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
$16,068
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.1 FTE
Per 451 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.1%
White 11.7%
Asian 3.7%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.8, Elsinore Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lake Elsinore Unified reports $16,068 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elsinore Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temescal Canyon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elsinore High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeside High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| David a. Brown Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Terra Cotta Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elsinore Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,927
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,030
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,026
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar middle schools in Lake Elsinore
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~947 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elsinore Middle
How many students attend Elsinore Middle?
Elsinore Middle has 947 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lake Elsinore, CA. CCD year-over-year: 907 (2022-23) → 937 (2023-24), nearly flat (+30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elsinore Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Elsinore Middle is 25.6:1, which is 19% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 63% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elsinore Middle?
64.9% of students at Elsinore Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elsinore Middle?
The largest demographic group at Elsinore Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 77.1% of enrollment, in Lake Elsinore, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elsinore Middle?
Elsinore Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Elsinore Middle rank among middle schools in Lake Elsinore?
By Resource Investment Index, Elsinore Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Lake Elsinore, 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 Lake Elsinore on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Elsinore Unified?
Besides Elsinore Middle, Lake Elsinore Unified also operates Temescal Canyon High (2,373 students), Elsinore High (1,927 students), and Lakeside High (1,687 students). See the Lake Elsinore Unified district page for the complete list.