Enrollment
884
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Paso Robles, CA
George H. Flamson Middle
Federal NCES profile for George H. Flamson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060004807409
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George H. Flamson Middle earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of California schools.
- #5 of 14
- public schools in Paso Robles · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.6:1
- large classes for California
- 57.7%
- free-lunch eligible
George H. Flamson Middle has class sizes larger than 91% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George H. Flamson Middle ranks #5 of 14 public schools in Paso Robles, CA.
School address
District: Paso Robles Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 060004807409 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George H. Flamson Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at George H. Flamson Middle
George H. Flamson Middle is a higher-need, large middle school in Paso Robles, California, enrolling 884 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.6:1 is larger than about 91% of California schools and 28% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.7% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 884 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,104 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #529.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (66%) and White (30%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 884 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Paso Robles's middle schools, it stands alongside Daniel Lewis Middle (665 students): George H. Flamson Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (27.6:1 vs 20.8:1).
Paso Robles Joint Unified also operates Paso Robles High (1,986 students) and Georgia Brown Dual Immersion Magnet Elementary (682 students) alongside George H. Flamson Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How George H. Flamson Middle compares
George H. Flamson Middle on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.6:1 | ▲ 28% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.7% | ▲ 4% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 884 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.6:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
884
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
27.6:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 91% in California - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
28.3%
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
$13,829
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 884 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.1%
White 29.5%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.5, George H. Flamson Middle is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Paso Robles Joint Unified, which includes George H. Flamson Middle.
$13,829
Per student
-16%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.1%
State 33.8%
Federal 11.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How George H. Flamson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paso Robles High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Georgia Brown Dual Immersion Magnet Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Daniel Lewis Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kermit King Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winifred Pifer Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George H. Flamson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,986
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 32.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 31.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar middle schools in Paso Robles
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~884 students)
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Frequently asked questions about George H. Flamson Middle
How many students attend George H. Flamson Middle?
George H. Flamson Middle has 884 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Paso Robles, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George H. Flamson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at George H. Flamson Middle is 27.6:1, which is 28% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 76% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George H. Flamson Middle?
57.7% of students at George H. Flamson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George H. Flamson Middle?
The largest demographic group at George H. Flamson Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 66.1% of enrollment, in Paso Robles, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George H. Flamson Middle?
George H. Flamson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does George H. Flamson Middle rank among public schools in Paso Robles?
By Resource Investment Index, George H. Flamson Middle ranks #5 of 14 public schools in Paso Robles, 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 Paso Robles on the city page.
Is George H. Flamson Middle a good school?
George H. Flamson Middle earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Paso Robles Joint Unified?
Besides George H. Flamson Middle, Paso Robles Joint Unified also operates Paso Robles High (1,986 students), Georgia Brown Dual Immersion Magnet Elementary (682 students), and Daniel Lewis Middle (665 students). See the Paso Robles Joint Unified district page for the complete list.
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