- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 38.5:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Auburn, CA
Ev Cain Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ev Cain Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060348000265
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ev Cain Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of California schools.
- #3 of 10
- public schools in Auburn · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- small classes for California
- 43.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ev Cain Middle has class sizes smaller than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ev Cain Middle ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Auburn, CA.
School address
District: Auburn Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 060348000265 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Ev Cain Middle shrank from 524 students in 2022-23 to 472 in 2023-24 (-9.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.4 → 23.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-52 students YoY 060348000265 · Auburn, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
411 enr · 15.2:1 · 43.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Auburn Elementary (501 students)
Ev Cain Middle shrank from 524 students in 2022-23 to 472 in 2023-24 (-9.9%). Teacher FTE lost 27.4 → 23.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ev Cain Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Auburn Element
Auburn Elementary
501 students
- Skyridge Eleme
Skyridge Elementary
461 students
- This school
Ev Cain Middle
411 students
- Rock Creek Ele
Rock Creek Elementary
282 students
- Alta Vista Com 110
Alta Vista Community Charter
110 students
What this shows Ev Cain Middle reports 411 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ev Cain Middle compares
Ev Cain Middle is a shrinking 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 29% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.1% | ▼ 22% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 411 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
411
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 11% in California - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.9%
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
$16,435
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 411 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.5%
Hispanic or Latino 33.8%
Two or More 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 55.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Ev Cain Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Auburn Union Elementary reports $16,435 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ev Cain Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyridge Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock Creek Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alta Vista Community Charter | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ev Cain Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 30.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 110
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
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 (~411 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ev Cain Middle
How many students attend Ev Cain Middle?
Ev Cain Middle has 411 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Auburn, CA. CCD year-over-year: 524 (2022-23) → 472 (2023-24), down 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ev Cain Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ev Cain Middle is 15.2:1, which is 29% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 3% lower 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 Ev Cain Middle?
43.1% of students at Ev Cain Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ev Cain Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ev Cain Middle is White at 55.5% of enrollment, in Auburn, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ev Cain Middle?
Ev Cain Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Ev Cain Middle rank among public schools in Auburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ev Cain Middle ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Auburn, 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 Auburn on the city page.
What other schools are in Auburn Union Elementary?
Besides Ev Cain Middle, Auburn Union Elementary also operates Auburn Elementary (501 students), Skyridge Elementary (461 students), and Rock Creek Elementary (282 students). See the Auburn Union Elementary district page for the complete list.