Enrollment
815
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lincoln, CA
Glen Edwards Middle
Federal NCES profile for Glen Edwards Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 064214009656
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glen Edwards Middle earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #14 of 15
- public schools in Lincoln · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.9:1
- students per teacher
- 38.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Glen Edwards Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glen Edwards Middle ranks #14 of 15 public schools in Lincoln, CA.
School address
District: Western Placer Unified · California
NCES ID 064214009656 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glen Edwards Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glen Edwards Middle
Glen Edwards Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Lincoln, California, enrolling 815 students.
At 20.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 815 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.
Among 1,122 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #960, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (45%) and White (40%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 815 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Western Placer Unified spends $12,666 per pupil, 23% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 14 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Lincoln's middle schools, it stands alongside Twelve Bridges Middle (931 students): Glen Edwards Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.9:1 vs 26.6:1).
Western Placer Unified also operates Twelve Bridges High (1,317 students) and Lincoln High (1,184 students) alongside Glen Edwards 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 Glen Edwards Middle compares
Glen Edwards 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 | 20.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.2% | ▼ 31% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 815 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
815
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.6%
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
$12,666
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 815 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 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 45.4%
White 40.2%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 3.7%
African American 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Glen Edwards Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Western Placer Unified, which includes Glen Edwards Middle.
$12,666
Per student
-23%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.2%
State 31.5%
Federal 8.2%
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 Glen Edwards Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twelve Bridges High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Twelve Bridges Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Twelve Bridges Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekside Oaks Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glen Edwards Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,317
- Students per teacher
- 34.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 28.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Lincoln
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 (~815 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Glen Edwards Middle
How many students attend Glen Edwards Middle?
Glen Edwards Middle has 815 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lincoln, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glen Edwards Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Glen Edwards Middle is 20.9:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 33% 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 Glen Edwards Middle?
38.2% of students at Glen Edwards Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glen Edwards Middle?
The largest demographic group at Glen Edwards Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 45.4% of enrollment, in Lincoln, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glen Edwards Middle?
Glen Edwards Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Glen Edwards Middle rank among public schools in Lincoln?
By Resource Investment Index, Glen Edwards Middle ranks #14 of 15 public schools in Lincoln, 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 Lincoln on the city page.
Is Glen Edwards Middle a good school?
Glen Edwards Middle earns 18/100 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 Western Placer Unified?
Besides Glen Edwards Middle, Western Placer Unified also operates Twelve Bridges High (1,317 students), Lincoln High (1,184 students), and Twelve Bridges Middle (931 students). See the Western Placer Unified district page for the complete list.
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