Enrollment
553
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George T. Egling Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at George T. Egling Middle
George T. Egling Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Colusa, California, enrolling 553 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.2% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 553 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,967 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,551, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (75%) and White (18%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 553 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Colusa Unified spends $12,834 per pupil, 22% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Colusa's elementary schools, it stands alongside James M. Burchfield Primary (430 students): George T. Egling Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.8:1 vs 20.5:1).
Colusa Unified also operates Colusa High (431 students) and James M. Burchfield Primary (430 students) alongside George T. Egling 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 T. Egling Middle compares
George T. Egling 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,834
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Colusa Unified, which includes George T. Egling Middle.
$12,834
Per student
-22%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.1%
State 67.5%
Federal 7.5%
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 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
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~553 students)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on George T. Egling Middle's federal record.
- Compare George T. Egling Middle against another school. Compare schools
- Colusa Unified's spending and staffing shape this school. District profile
- Confirm current enrollment and boundaries with the school. Choosing guide
Federal record (CCD 2024-25, CRDC 2021-22) - PlainSchools assigns no subjective rating; the composite quality score is a transparent, reproducible index computed from this cited federal data.
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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is George T. Egling Middle a good school?
George T. Egling Middle earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 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.
Related tools
Every figure on PlainSchools is rendered directly from the source NCES, CRDC and F-33 federal records, no number is typed in by an editor. Each school's figures reflect its most recent NCES/CRDC submission on file. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.