Enrollment
363
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Placerville, CA
Herbert C. Green Middle
Federal NCES profile for Herbert C. Green Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062598003897
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Herbert C. Green Middle earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 7
- elementary schools in Placerville · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- students per teacher
- 43.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Herbert C. Green Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Herbert C. Green Middle ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Placerville, CA.
School address
District: Mother Lode Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 062598003897 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Herbert C. Green Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Herbert C. Green Middle
Herbert C. Green Middle is a mid-sized elementary school in Placerville, California, enrolling 363 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 363 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,054 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #923, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 726 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Placerville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sierra Elementary (402 students): Herbert C. Green Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.2:1 vs 25.1:1).
Its district, Mother Lode Union Elementary, also runs Indian Creek Elementary (392 students).
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 Herbert C. Green Middle compares
Herbert C. Green 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 | 20.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.0% | ▼ 23% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 363 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
363
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 36% in California - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.4%
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
$14,491
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
White 57.0%
Hispanic or Latino 33.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.6%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 1.7%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 57.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Herbert C. Green Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mother Lode Union Elementary, which includes Herbert C. Green Middle.
$14,491
Per student
-12%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.8%
State 55.0%
Federal 11.2%
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 Herbert C. Green Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Creek Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Herbert C. Green Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Placerville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sierra Elementary
Standard public school
402 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Indian Creek Elementary
Standard public school
392 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Louisiana Schnell Elementary
Standard public school
370 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Gold Trail
Standard public school
274 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Gold Oak Elementary
Standard public school
270 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Sutters Mill
Standard public school
201 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~363 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Herbert C. Green Middle
How many students attend Herbert C. Green Middle?
Herbert C. Green Middle has 363 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Placerville, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herbert C. Green Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Herbert C. Green Middle is 20.2:1, which is 6% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 29% 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 Herbert C. Green Middle?
43.0% of students at Herbert C. Green Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Herbert C. Green Middle?
The largest demographic group at Herbert C. Green Middle is White at 57.0% of enrollment, in Placerville, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Herbert C. Green Middle?
Herbert C. Green Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower 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 Herbert C. Green Middle rank among elementary schools in Placerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Herbert C. Green Middle ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Placerville, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Placerville on the city page.
Is Herbert C. Green Middle a good school?
Herbert C. Green Middle earns 16/100 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 Mother Lode Union Elementary?
Besides Herbert C. Green Middle, Mother Lode Union Elementary also operates Indian Creek Elementary (392 students). See the Mother Lode Union Elementary district page for the complete list.
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