Enrollment
241
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Esparto Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Esparto Middle
Esparto Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Esparto, California, enrolling 241 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.1:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 241 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 798 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #482.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (75%) and White (16%) (diversity index 42/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Esparto Unified also operates Esparto Elementary (454 students) and Esparto High (287 students) alongside Esparto 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 Esparto Middle compares
Esparto 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,338
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Esparto Unified, which includes Esparto Middle.
$16,338
Per student
-1%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.5%
State 62.8%
Federal 11.7%
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 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
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~241 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.1:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Esparto on the city page.
Is Esparto Middle a good school?
Esparto Middle earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 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.
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