- Enrollment
- 1,631
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fairfield, CA
Golden West Middle
Federal NCES profile for Golden West Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063963006596
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Golden West Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Fairfield · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.7:1
- large classes for California
- 24.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Golden West Middle has class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Golden West Middle ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Fairfield, CA.
School address
District: Travis Unified · California
NCES ID 063963006596 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Golden West Middle held near 742 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 33.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 063963006596 · Fairfield, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
746 enr · 25.7:1 · 24.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Vanden High (1,631 students)
Golden West Middle held near 742 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 33.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Golden West Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vanden High
Vanden High
1,631 students
- This school
Golden West Middle
746 students
- Cambridge Elem
Cambridge Elementary
738 students
- Foxboro Elemen
Foxboro Elementary
717 students
- Center Element 640
Center Elementary
640 students
- Scandia Elemen 432
Scandia Elementary
432 students
What this shows Golden West Middle reports 746 students on the CCD universe file.
How Golden West Middle compares
Golden West 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 | 25.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 56% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 746 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.7:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
746
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in California - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,183
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 30.2%
White 22.0%
Asian 16.6%
Two or More 15.7%
African American 14.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 30.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.7, Golden West Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Travis Unified reports $14,183 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Golden West Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanden High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cambridge Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Foxboro Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Center Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scandia Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Golden West Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 30.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar middle schools in Fairfield
3 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 (~746 students)
Frequently asked questions about Golden West Middle
How many students attend Golden West Middle?
Golden West Middle has 746 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fairfield, CA. CCD year-over-year: 723 (2022-23) → 742 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Golden West Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Golden West Middle is 25.7:1, which is 20% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Golden West Middle?
24.6% of students at Golden West Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Golden West Middle?
The largest demographic group at Golden West Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 30.2% of enrollment, in Fairfield, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Golden West Middle?
Golden West Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Golden West Middle rank among middle schools in Fairfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Golden West Middle ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Fairfield, 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 Fairfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Travis Unified?
Besides Golden West Middle, Travis Unified also operates Vanden High (1,631 students), Cambridge Elementary (738 students), and Foxboro Elementary (717 students). See the Travis Unified district page for the complete list.