Enrollment
411
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ev Cain Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ev Cain Middle
Ev Cain Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Auburn, California, enrolling 411 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 15.2:1, Ev Cain Middle is leaner than roughly 89% of California schools and 29% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 411 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,237 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #465.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 411 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 109 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 411 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Auburn Union Elementary also operates Auburn Elementary (501 students) and Skyridge Elementary (461 students) alongside Ev Cain 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 Ev Cain Middle compares
Ev Cain 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,870
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Auburn Union Elementary, which includes Ev Cain Middle.
$14,870
Per student
-10%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.7%
State 33.0%
Federal 13.4%
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 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
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 38.5:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- 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
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 (~411 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ev Cain Middle a good school?
Ev Cain Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% 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 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.
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