- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Los Angeles, CA
Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062271002836
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools.
- #4 of 67
- middle schools in Los Angeles · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- small classes for California
- 89.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle has class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle ranks #4 of 67 middle schools in Los Angeles, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271002836 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle grew from 446 students in 2022-23 to 471 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.4 → 28.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 062271002836 · Los Angeles, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
457 enr · 14.7:1 · 89.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle grew from 446 students in 2022-23 to 471 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 31.4 → 28.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland Charter High
2,719 students
- North Hollywoo
North Hollywood Senior High
2,444 students
- Phineas Bannin
Phineas Banning Senior High
2,422 students
- San Pedro Seni
San Pedro Senior High
2,398 students
- Venice Senior
Venice Senior High
2,293 students
- This school 457
Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle
457 students
What this shows Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle reports 457 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle compares
Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 32% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.0% | ▲ 60% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 10% in California - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.0%
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
$22,606
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 152 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.0%
White 11.6%
African American 11.2%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Los Angeles Unified reports $22,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,444
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,293
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Los Angeles
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Paul Revere Charter Middle
Standard public school
1,715 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet
Alternative education program
1,547 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
John Burroughs Middle
Standard public school
1,302 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Palms Middle
Standard public school
1,081 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Griffith Middle
Alternative education program
1,070 students 17:1 students per teacher
Virgil Middle
Standard public school
975 students 17.4:1 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 (~457 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle
How many students attend Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle?
Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle has 457 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Los Angeles, CA. CCD year-over-year: 446 (2022-23) → 471 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle is 14.7:1, which is 32% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 6% lower 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 Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle?
89.0% of students at Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 70.0% of enrollment, in Los Angeles, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle?
Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle rank among middle schools in Los Angeles?
By Resource Investment Index, Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle ranks #4 of 67 middle schools in Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle, Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students), North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students), and Phineas Banning Senior High (2,422 students). See the Los Angeles Unified district page for the complete list.