- Enrollment
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cathedral City, CA
James Workman Middle
Federal NCES profile for James Workman 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 062955004981
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Workman Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Cathedral City · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.7:1
- students per teacher
- 97.7%
- free-lunch eligible
James Workman Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Workman Middle ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Cathedral City, CA.
School address
District: Palm Springs Unified · California
NCES ID 062955004981 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
James Workman Middle held near 1,027 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 44.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 062955004981 · Cathedral City, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,020 enr · 22.7:1 · 97.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Desert Hot Springs High (1,687 students)
James Workman Middle held near 1,027 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 44.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
James Workman Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Desert Hot Spr
Desert Hot Springs High
1,687 students
- Palm Springs H
Palm Springs High
1,497 students
- Rancho Mirage
Rancho Mirage High
1,401 students
- Cathedral City
Cathedral City High
1,334 students
- This school
James Workman Middle
1,020 students
- Nellie N. Coff
Nellie N. Coffman Middle
914 students
What this shows James Workman Middle reports 1,020 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Workman Middle compares
James Workman 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 | 22.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.7% | ▲ 76% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,020 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,020
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.9%
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
$20,808
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 129 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.2%
White 7.1%
Asian 4.4%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.0, James Workman Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Palm Springs Unified reports $20,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James Workman Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Hot Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palm Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rancho Mirage High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cathedral City High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nellie N. Coffman Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Workman Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,497
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,401
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,334
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Cathedral City
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~1,020 students)
Frequently asked questions about James Workman Middle
How many students attend James Workman Middle?
James Workman Middle has 1,020 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cathedral City, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,028 (2022-23) → 1,027 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Workman Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at James Workman Middle is 22.7:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James Workman Middle?
97.7% of students at James Workman Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Workman Middle?
The largest demographic group at James Workman Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 83.2% of enrollment, in Cathedral City, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Workman Middle?
James Workman 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 James Workman Middle rank among public schools in Cathedral City?
By Resource Investment Index, James Workman Middle ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Cathedral City, 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 Cathedral City on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Springs Unified?
Besides James Workman Middle, Palm Springs Unified also operates Desert Hot Springs High (1,687 students), Palm Springs High (1,497 students), and Rancho Mirage High (1,401 students). See the Palm Springs Unified district page for the complete list.