- Enrollment
- 1,317
- Students per teacher
- 34.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Glen Edwards Middle held near 798 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 37.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 064214009656 · Lincoln, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
815 enr · 20.9:1 · 38.2% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Twelve Bridges High (1,317 students)
Glen Edwards Middle held near 798 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 37.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Glen Edwards Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Twelve Bridges
Twelve Bridges High
1,317 students
- Lincoln High
Lincoln High
1,184 students
- Twelve Bridges
Twelve Bridges Middle
931 students
- This school
Glen Edwards Middle
815 students
- Twelve Bridges
Twelve Bridges Elementary
744 students
- Creekside Oaks
Creekside Oaks Elementary
557 students
What this shows Glen Edwards Middle reports 815 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glen Edwards Middle compares
Glen Edwards 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,312
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 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.
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
District finance for Western Placer Unified reports $14,312 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,184
- 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.
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 (~815 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 770 (2022-23) → 798 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.