Enrollment
989
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Whittier, CA
Granada Middle
Federal NCES profile for Granada Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061185001314
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Granada Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 7
- middle schools in Whittier · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21:1
- students per teacher
- 30.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Granada Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Granada Middle ranks #1 of 7 middle schools in Whittier, CA.
School address
District: East Whittier City Elementary · California
NCES ID 061185001314 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Granada Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Granada Middle
Granada Middle is a large middle school in Whittier, California, enrolling 989 students.
At 21:1, 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 30.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 989 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 875 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #141.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (80%) and White (12%) (diversity index 35/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Whittier's middle schools, it stands alongside East Whittier Middle (985 students): Granada Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21:1 vs 21.9:1).
East Whittier City Elementary also operates East Whittier Middle (985 students) and Ocean View Elementary (668 students) alongside Granada 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 Granada Middle compares
Granada 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 | 21:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.6% | ▼ 45% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 989 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
989
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
21:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 43% in California - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.3%
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
$15,029
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 79.9%
White 11.9%
Asian 3.6%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.5, Granada Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Whittier City Elementary, which includes Granada Middle.
$15,029
Per student
-9%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.6%
State 65.5%
Federal 11.9%
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 Granada Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Whittier Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ocean View Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillview Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leffingwell Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scott Avenue Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Granada Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 985
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar middle schools in Whittier
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
East Whittier Middle
Standard public school
985 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Katherine Edwards Middle
Standard public school
894 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate
Standard public school
687 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Hillview Middle
Standard public school
643 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Walter F. Dexter Middle
Standard public school
610 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Richard L. Graves Middle
Standard public school
484 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~989 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Granada Middle
How many students attend Granada Middle?
Granada Middle has 989 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Whittier, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Granada Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Granada Middle is 21:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% 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 Granada Middle?
30.6% of students at Granada Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Granada Middle?
The largest demographic group at Granada Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 79.9% of enrollment, in Whittier, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Granada Middle?
Granada Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Granada Middle rank among middle schools in Whittier?
By Resource Investment Index, Granada Middle ranks #1 of 7 middle schools in Whittier, 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 Whittier on the city page.
Is Granada Middle a good school?
Granada Middle earns 42/100 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 East Whittier City Elementary?
Besides Granada Middle, East Whittier City Elementary also operates East Whittier Middle (985 students), Ocean View Elementary (668 students), and Hillview Middle (643 students). See the East Whittier City Elementary district page for the complete list.
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