- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Colusa, CA
George T. Egling Middle
Federal NCES profile for George T. Egling Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060957000967
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George T. Egling Middle earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Colusa · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.8:1
- students per teacher
- 62.2%
- free-lunch eligible
George T. Egling Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George T. Egling Middle ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Colusa, CA.
School address
District: Colusa Unified · California
NCES ID 060957000967 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
George T. Egling Middle shrank from 537 students in 2022-23 to 509 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.8 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 060957000967 · Colusa, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
553 enr · 19.8:1 · 62.2% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Colusa High (431 students)
George T. Egling Middle shrank from 537 students in 2022-23 to 509 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 28.8 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
George T. Egling Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
George T. Egling Middle
553 students
- Colusa High
Colusa High
431 students
- James M. Burch
James M. Burchfield Primary
430 students
- Colusa Alterna 29
Colusa Alternative Home
29 students
- Colusa Alterna 27
Colusa Alternative High (Continuation)
27 students
What this shows George T. Egling Middle reports 553 students on the CCD universe file.
How George T. Egling Middle compares
George T. Egling Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.2% | ▲ 12% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 553 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
553
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 33% in California - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.2%
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
$14,597
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 553 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.0%
White 17.9%
Two or More 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Asian 1.4%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.4, George T. Egling Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Colusa Unified reports $14,597 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George T. Egling Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colusa High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James M. Burchfield Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colusa Alternative Home | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colusa Alternative High (Continuation) | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George T. Egling Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 27
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Colusa
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~553 students)
Frequently asked questions about George T. Egling Middle
How many students attend George T. Egling Middle?
George T. Egling Middle has 553 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Colusa, CA. CCD year-over-year: 537 (2022-23) → 509 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George T. Egling Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at George T. Egling Middle is 19.8:1, which is 8% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 26% 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 George T. Egling Middle?
62.2% of students at George T. Egling Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George T. Egling Middle?
The largest demographic group at George T. Egling Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 75.0% of enrollment, in Colusa, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George T. Egling Middle?
George T. Egling Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower 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 George T. Egling Middle rank among public schools in Colusa?
By Resource Investment Index, George T. Egling Middle ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Colusa, 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 Colusa on the city page.
What other schools are in Colusa Unified?
Besides George T. Egling Middle, Colusa Unified also operates Colusa High (431 students), James M. Burchfield Primary (430 students), and Colusa Alternative Home (29 students). See the Colusa Unified district page for the complete list.