- Enrollment
- 3,400
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Paramount, CA
Frank J. Zamboni
Federal NCES profile for Frank J. Zamboni, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062985007134
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frank J. Zamboni earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Paramount · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- small classes for California
- 82.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Frank J. Zamboni has class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frank J. Zamboni ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Paramount, CA.
School address
District: Paramount Unified · California
NCES ID 062985007134 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Frank J. Zamboni held near 717 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.8 → 41.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 062985007134 · Paramount, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
650 enr · 18.1:1 · 82.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Paramount High (3,400 students)
Frank J. Zamboni held near 717 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.8 → 41.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Frank J. Zamboni in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paramount High
Paramount High
3,400 students
- Hollydale 794
Hollydale
794 students
- Alondra Middle 735
Alondra Middle
735 students
- This school 650
Frank J. Zamboni
650 students
- Paramount Park 551
Paramount Park Middle
551 students
- Captain Raymon 522
Captain Raymond Collins
522 students
What this shows Frank J. Zamboni reports 650 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frank J. Zamboni compares
Frank J. Zamboni 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 | 18.1:1 | ▼ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.8% | ▲ 49% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 650 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
650
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 22% in California - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.7%
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
$21,267
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.2%
African American 3.4%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
White 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.2, Frank J. Zamboni is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Paramount Unified reports $21,267 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frank J. Zamboni Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paramount High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hollydale | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alondra Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paramount Park Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Captain Raymond Collins | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frank J. Zamboni's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar middle schools in Paramount
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~650 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frank J. Zamboni
How many students attend Frank J. Zamboni?
Frank J. Zamboni has 650 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Paramount, CA. CCD year-over-year: 737 (2022-23) → 717 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank J. Zamboni?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank J. Zamboni is 18.1:1, which is 16% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 15% 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 Frank J. Zamboni?
82.8% of students at Frank J. Zamboni are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frank J. Zamboni?
The largest demographic group at Frank J. Zamboni is Hispanic or Latino at 95.2% of enrollment, in Paramount, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frank J. Zamboni?
Frank J. Zamboni has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Frank J. Zamboni rank among middle schools in Paramount?
By Resource Investment Index, Frank J. Zamboni ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Paramount, 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 Paramount on the city page.
What other schools are in Paramount Unified?
Besides Frank J. Zamboni, Paramount Unified also operates Paramount High (3,400 students), Hollydale (794 students), and Alondra Middle (735 students). See the Paramount Unified district page for the complete list.