- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Palo Alto, CA
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle
Federal NCES profile for Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062961010323
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Palo Alto · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- small classes for California
- 12.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle has class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Palo Alto, CA.
School address
District: Palo Alto Unified · California
NCES ID 062961010323 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle held near 760 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 54.0 → 52.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 062961010323 · Palo Alto, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
732 enr · 13.6:1 · 12.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Palo Alto High (1,891 students)
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle held near 760 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 54.0 → 52.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palo Alto High
Palo Alto High
1,891 students
- Henry M. Gunn
Henry M. Gunn High
1,643 students
- Jane Lathrop S
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle
1,002 students
- This school 732
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle
732 students
- Ellen Fletcher 572
Ellen Fletcher Middle
572 students
- Ohlone Element 464
Ohlone Elementary
464 students
What this shows Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle reports 732 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle compares
Frank S. Greene Jr. 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 37% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.8% | ▼ 77% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 732 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
732
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 9% in California - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$28,442
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 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 32.8%
White 28.3%
Hispanic or Latino 23.4%
Two or More 11.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.2%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: Asian at 32.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.3, Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Palo Alto Unified reports $28,442 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henry M. Gunn High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ellen Fletcher Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ohlone Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,643
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,002
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools in Palo Alto
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 (~732 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle
How many students attend Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle?
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle has 732 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Palo Alto, CA. CCD year-over-year: 755 (2022-23) → 760 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle is 13.6:1, which is 37% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 13% 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 Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle?
12.8% of students at Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle?
The largest demographic group at Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle is Asian at 32.8% of enrollment, in Palo Alto, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle?
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 S. Greene Jr. Middle rank among middle schools in Palo Alto?
By Resource Investment Index, Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto on the city page.
What other schools are in Palo Alto Unified?
Besides Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle, Palo Alto Unified also operates Palo Alto High (1,891 students), Henry M. Gunn High (1,643 students), and Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle (1,002 students). See the Palo Alto Unified district page for the complete list.