Enrollment
1,447
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Menifee, CA
Ethan a Chase Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ethan a Chase Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063339012127
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ethan a Chase Middle earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of California schools.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Menifee · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.3:1
- large classes for California
- 59.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ethan a Chase Middle has class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ethan a Chase Middle ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Menifee, CA.
School address
District: Romoland Elementary · California
NCES ID 063339012127 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ethan a Chase Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ethan a Chase Middle
Ethan a Chase Middle is a higher-need, large middle school in Menifee, California, enrolling 1,447 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.3:1 is larger than about 86% of California schools and 22% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.1% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,447 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 430 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #363, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 724 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Menifee's middle schools, it stands alongside Bell Mountain Middle (1,066 students): Ethan a Chase Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26.3:1 vs 22.7:1).
Romoland Elementary also operates Boulder Ridge Elementary (938 students) and Mesa View Elementary (911 students) alongside Ethan a Chase 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 Ethan a Chase Middle compares
Ethan a Chase 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 | 26.3:1 | ▲ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.1% | ▲ 6% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,447 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.3:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,447
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
26.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in California - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
36.5%
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
$13,390
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 724 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 126 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Romoland Elementary, which includes Ethan a Chase Middle.
$13,390
Per student
-19%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.4%
State 62.7%
Federal 10.8%
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 Ethan a Chase Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder Ridge Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mesa View Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harvest Valley Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Romoland Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillside Innovation Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ethan a Chase Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 938
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 155
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools in Menifee
3 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 (~1,447 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ethan a Chase Middle
How many students attend Ethan a Chase Middle?
Ethan a Chase Middle has 1,447 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Menifee, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ethan a Chase Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ethan a Chase Middle is 26.3:1, which is 22% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 68% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ethan a Chase Middle?
59.1% of students at Ethan a Chase Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ethan a Chase Middle?
Ethan a Chase Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Ethan a Chase Middle rank among middle schools in Menifee?
By Resource Investment Index, Ethan a Chase Middle ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Menifee, 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 Menifee on the city page.
Is Ethan a Chase Middle a good school?
Ethan a Chase Middle earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 Romoland Elementary?
Besides Ethan a Chase Middle, Romoland Elementary also operates Boulder Ridge Elementary (938 students), Mesa View Elementary (911 students), and Harvest Valley Elementary (840 students). See the Romoland Elementary district page for the complete list.
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