- Enrollment
- 985
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Granada Middle held near 1,066 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.2 → 49.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-35 students YoY 061185001314 · Whittier, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
989 enr · 21:1 · 30.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: East Whittier Middle (985 students)
Granada Middle held near 1,066 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.2 → 49.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Granada Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Granada Middle
989 students
- East Whittier
East Whittier Middle
985 students
- Ocean View Ele
Ocean View Elementary
668 students
- Hillview Middl
Hillview Middle
643 students
- Leffingwell El
Leffingwell Elementary
551 students
- Scott Avenue E
Scott Avenue Elementary
494 students
What this shows Granada Middle reports 989 students on the CCD universe file.
How Granada Middle compares
Granada 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,792
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for East Whittier City Elementary reports $17,792 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~989 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,101 (2022-23) → 1,066 (2023-24), nearly flat (-35).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.