- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Esparto, CA
Esparto Middle
Federal NCES profile for Esparto Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061293004331
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Esparto Middle earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of California schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Esparto · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.1:1
- large classes for California
- 70.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Esparto Middle has class sizes larger than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Esparto Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Esparto, CA.
School address
District: Esparto Unified · California
NCES ID 061293004331 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Esparto Middle grew from 215 students in 2022-23 to 228 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE held 10.3 → 10.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 061293004331 · Esparto, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
241 enr · 24.1:1 · 70.7% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Esparto Elementary (454 students)
Esparto Middle grew from 215 students in 2022-23 to 228 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE held 10.3 → 10.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Esparto Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Esparto Elemen
Esparto Elementary
454 students
- Esparto High
Esparto High
287 students
- This school
Esparto Middle
241 students
- Madison Commun 10
Madison Community High
10 students
What this shows Esparto Middle reports 241 students on the CCD universe file.
How Esparto Middle compares
Esparto 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 | 24.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.7% | ▲ 27% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 241 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
241
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 72% in California - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
21.6%
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
$18,041
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.7%
White 15.8%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 2.1%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.5, Esparto Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Esparto Unified reports $18,041 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Esparto Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esparto Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Esparto High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Community High | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Esparto Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~241 students)
Frequently asked questions about Esparto Middle
How many students attend Esparto Middle?
Esparto Middle has 241 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Esparto, CA. CCD year-over-year: 215 (2022-23) → 228 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Esparto Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Esparto Middle is 24.1:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Esparto Middle?
70.7% of students at Esparto Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Esparto Middle?
The largest demographic group at Esparto Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 74.7% of enrollment, in Esparto, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Esparto Middle?
Esparto Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Esparto Middle rank among public schools in Esparto?
By Resource Investment Index, Esparto Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Esparto, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Esparto Unified?
Besides Esparto Middle, Esparto Unified also operates Esparto Elementary (454 students), Esparto High (287 students), and Madison Community High (10 students). See the Esparto Unified district page for the complete list.