- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fort Bragg, CA
Fort Bragg Middle
Federal NCES profile for Fort Bragg Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061407001609
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fort Bragg Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Fort Bragg · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- small classes for California
- 68.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Fort Bragg Middle has class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Bragg Middle ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Fort Bragg, CA.
School address
District: Fort Bragg Unified · California
NCES ID 061407001609 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Fort Bragg Middle held near 408 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.2 → 23.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 061407001609 · Fort Bragg, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
376 enr · 17.1:1 · 68.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Bragg High (569 students)
Fort Bragg Middle held near 408 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.2 → 23.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Fort Bragg Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Bragg Hig
Fort Bragg High
569 students
- This school
Fort Bragg Middle
376 students
- Redwood Elemen
Redwood Elementary
343 students
- Dana Gray Elem
Dana Gray Elementary
342 students
- Noyo High (Con 27
Noyo High (Continuation)
27 students
- Lighthouse Com 7
Lighthouse Community Day
7 students
What this shows Fort Bragg Middle reports 376 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fort Bragg Middle compares
Fort Bragg Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▼ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.6% | ▲ 24% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 376 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
376
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 17% in California - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,492
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 376 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.6%
White 38.8%
Two or More 11.2%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, Fort Bragg Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Fort Bragg Unified reports $17,492 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fort Bragg Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Bragg High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Redwood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dana Gray Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Noyo High (Continuation) | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lighthouse Community Day | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fort Bragg Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 27
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 7
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
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 (~376 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fort Bragg Middle
How many students attend Fort Bragg Middle?
Fort Bragg Middle has 376 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fort Bragg, CA. CCD year-over-year: 392 (2022-23) → 408 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Bragg Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Bragg Middle is 17.1:1, which is 20% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 9% 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 Fort Bragg Middle?
68.6% of students at Fort Bragg Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Bragg Middle?
The largest demographic group at Fort Bragg Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 47.6% of enrollment, in Fort Bragg, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fort Bragg Middle?
Fort Bragg Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Fort Bragg Middle rank among public schools in Fort Bragg?
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Bragg Middle ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Fort Bragg, 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 Fort Bragg on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Bragg Unified?
Besides Fort Bragg Middle, Fort Bragg Unified also operates Fort Bragg High (569 students), Redwood Elementary (343 students), and Dana Gray Elementary (342 students). See the Fort Bragg Unified district page for the complete list.