- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gonzales, CA
Fairview Middle
Federal NCES profile for Fairview 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 060004607184
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairview Middle earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Gonzales · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.5:1
- small classes for California
- 83.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairview Middle has class sizes smaller than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairview Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Gonzales, CA.
School address
District: Gonzales Unified · California
NCES ID 060004607184 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Fairview Middle shrank from 461 students in 2022-23 to 421 in 2023-24 (-8.7%).
Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 060004607184 · Gonzales, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
426 enr · 18.5:1 · 83.7% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: La Gloria Elementary (784 students)
Fairview Middle shrank from 461 students in 2022-23 to 421 in 2023-24 (-8.7%). Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Fairview Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- La Gloria Elem
La Gloria Elementary
784 students
- Gonzales High
Gonzales High
751 students
- This school
Fairview Middle
426 students
What this shows Fairview Middle reports 426 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairview Middle compares
Fairview 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 | 18.5:1 | ▼ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.7% | ▲ 51% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
426
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 24% in California - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$19,319
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 426 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.9%
White 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.1, Fairview Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Gonzales Unified reports $19,319 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairview Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Gloria Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gonzales High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairview Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~426 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairview Middle
How many students attend Fairview Middle?
Fairview Middle has 426 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gonzales, CA. CCD year-over-year: 461 (2022-23) → 421 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairview Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairview Middle is 18.5:1, which is 14% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 18% higher 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 Fairview Middle?
83.7% of students at Fairview Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairview Middle?
The largest demographic group at Fairview Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 97.9% of enrollment, in Gonzales, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairview Middle?
Fairview Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Fairview Middle rank among public schools in Gonzales?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairview Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Gonzales, 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 Gonzales Unified?
Besides Fairview Middle, Gonzales Unified also operates La Gloria Elementary (784 students) and Gonzales High (751 students). See the Gonzales Unified district page for the complete list.