Enrollment
746
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Golden West Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Golden West Middle
Golden West Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Fairfield, California, enrolling 746 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.7:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 746 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,230 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #313.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (30%) and White (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 79/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 373 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
14.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Travis Unified spends $12,555 per pupil, 24% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Fairfield's middle schools, it stands alongside Grange Middle (944 students): Golden West Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (25.7:1 vs 29.5:1).
Travis Unified also operates Vanden High (1,631 students) and Cambridge Elementary (738 students) alongside Golden West 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 Golden West Middle compares
Golden West 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,555
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Travis Unified, which includes Golden West Middle.
$12,555
Per student
-24%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.0%
State 64.2%
Federal 11.8%
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 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
- 1,631
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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.
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 (~746 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Golden West Middle a good school?
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. 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 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.
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