- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Carson, CA
Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle
Federal NCES profile for Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062271002944
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Carson · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- small classes for California
- 87.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle has class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Carson, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271002944 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle shrank from 393 students in 2022-23 to 355 in 2023-24 (-9.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.8 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 062271002944 · Carson, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
341 enr · 14.2:1 · 87.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle shrank from 393 students in 2022-23 to 355 in 2023-24 (-9.7%). Teacher FTE lost 24.8 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland Charter High
2,719 students
- North Hollywoo
North Hollywood Senior High
2,444 students
- Phineas Bannin
Phineas Banning Senior High
2,422 students
- San Pedro Seni
San Pedro Senior High
2,398 students
- Venice Senior
Venice Senior High
2,293 students
- This school 341
Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle
341 students
What this shows Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle reports 341 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle compares
Glenn Hammond Curtiss 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 34% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.5% | ▲ 58% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 341 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
341
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 9% in California - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.3%
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
$22,606
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 171 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 56.9%
Hispanic or Latino 36.7%
Two or More 2.9%
White 1.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 56.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Los Angeles Unified reports $22,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,444
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,293
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Carson
2 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 (~341 students)
Frequently asked questions about Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle
How many students attend Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle?
Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle has 341 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Carson, CA. CCD year-over-year: 393 (2022-23) → 355 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle is 14.2:1, which is 34% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 10% lower 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 Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle?
87.5% of students at Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle?
The largest demographic group at Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle is African American at 56.9% of enrollment, in Carson, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle?
Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle rank among middle schools in Carson?
By Resource Investment Index, Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Carson, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Carson on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Glenn Hammond Curtiss Middle, Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students), North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students), and Phineas Banning Senior High (2,422 students). See the Los Angeles Unified district page for the complete list.