- Enrollment
- 1,460
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · El Cerrito, CA
Fred T. Korematsu Middle
Federal NCES profile for Fred T. Korematsu Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063255005053
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fred T. Korematsu Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in El Cerrito · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.6:1
- students per teacher
- 28.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Fred T. Korematsu Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fred T. Korematsu Middle ranks #4 of 7 public schools in El Cerrito, CA.
School address
District: West Contra Costa Unified · California
NCES ID 063255005053 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Fred T. Korematsu Middle held near 680 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.8 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 063255005053 · El Cerrito, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
708 enr · 23.6:1 · 28.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: El Cerrito High (1,460 students)
Fred T. Korematsu Middle held near 680 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.8 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Fred T. Korematsu Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- El Cerrito Hig
El Cerrito High
1,460 students
- Richmond High
Richmond High
1,280 students
- Pinole Valley
Pinole Valley High
1,245 students
- De Anza High
De Anza High
1,047 students
- Hercules High
Hercules High
767 students
- This school
Fred T. Korematsu Middle
708 students
What this shows Fred T. Korematsu Middle reports 708 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fred T. Korematsu Middle compares
Fred T. Korematsu 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 | 23.6:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.6% | ▼ 48% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 708 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
708
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 68% in California - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$19,122
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
Counselors2.4 FTE
Per 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 31.6%
White 27.1%
Asian 18.1%
African American 11.8%
Two or More 10.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 31.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.9, Fred T. Korematsu Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Contra Costa Unified reports $19,122 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fred T. Korematsu Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Cerrito High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richmond High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pinole Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| De Anza High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hercules High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fred T. Korematsu Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,280
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,047
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~708 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fred T. Korematsu Middle
How many students attend Fred T. Korematsu Middle?
Fred T. Korematsu Middle has 708 students enrolled. It is a middle school in El Cerrito, CA. CCD year-over-year: 681 (2022-23) → 680 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fred T. Korematsu Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Fred T. Korematsu Middle is 23.6:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fred T. Korematsu Middle?
28.6% of students at Fred T. Korematsu Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fred T. Korematsu Middle?
The largest demographic group at Fred T. Korematsu Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 31.6% of enrollment, in El Cerrito, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fred T. Korematsu Middle?
Fred T. Korematsu Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Fred T. Korematsu Middle rank among public schools in El Cerrito?
By Resource Investment Index, Fred T. Korematsu Middle ranks #4 of 7 public schools in El Cerrito, 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 El Cerrito on the city page.
What other schools are in West Contra Costa Unified?
Besides Fred T. Korematsu Middle, West Contra Costa Unified also operates El Cerrito High (1,460 students), Richmond High (1,280 students), and Pinole Valley High (1,245 students). See the West Contra Costa Unified district page for the complete list.