- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pacifica, CA
Ingrid B. Lacy Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ingrid B. Lacy Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062046010657
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ingrid B. Lacy Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 9
- public schools in Pacifica · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21:1
- students per teacher
- 18.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ingrid B. Lacy Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ingrid B. Lacy Middle ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Pacifica, CA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Ingrid B. Lacy Middle grew from 445 students in 2022-23 to 469 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 23.6 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 062046010657 · Pacifica, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
484 enr · 21:1 · 18.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Cabrillo Elementary (524 students)
Ingrid B. Lacy Middle grew from 445 students in 2022-23 to 469 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE added 23.6 → 24.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ingrid B. Lacy Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cabrillo Eleme
Cabrillo Elementary
524 students
- Vallemar Eleme
Vallemar Elementary
500 students
- This school
Ingrid B. Lacy Middle
484 students
- Ortega Element
Ortega Elementary
404 students
- Ocean Shore El
Ocean Shore Elementary
368 students
- Sunset Ridge E
Sunset Ridge Elementary
348 students
What this shows Ingrid B. Lacy Middle reports 484 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ingrid B. Lacy Middle compares
Ingrid B. Lacy 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 | 21:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.9% | ▼ 66% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 484 | top 48% | - | - |
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.
484
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
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
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,380
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 34.8%
Hispanic or Latino 29.0%
Asian 18.8%
Two or More 14.5%
African American 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 34.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.8, Ingrid B. Lacy Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Pacifica reports $15,380 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ingrid B. Lacy Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabrillo Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vallemar Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ortega Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ocean Shore Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunset Ridge Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ingrid B. Lacy Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~484 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ingrid B. Lacy Middle
How many students attend Ingrid B. Lacy Middle?
Ingrid B. Lacy Middle has 484 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pacifica, CA. CCD year-over-year: 445 (2022-23) → 469 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ingrid B. Lacy Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ingrid B. Lacy 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 Ingrid B. Lacy Middle?
18.9% of students at Ingrid B. Lacy Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ingrid B. Lacy Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ingrid B. Lacy Middle is White at 34.8% of enrollment, in Pacifica, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ingrid B. Lacy Middle?
Ingrid B. Lacy Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Ingrid B. Lacy Middle rank among public schools in Pacifica?
By Resource Investment Index, Ingrid B. Lacy Middle ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Pacifica, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pacifica on the city page.
What other schools are in Pacifica?
Besides Ingrid B. Lacy Middle, Pacifica also operates Cabrillo Elementary (524 students), Vallemar Elementary (500 students), and Ortega Elementary (404 students). See the Pacifica district page for the complete list.