- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Palo Alto, CA
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle
Federal NCES profile for Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062961004598
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of California schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Palo Alto · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- small classes for California
- 9.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle has class sizes smaller than 87% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Palo Alto, CA.
School address
District: Palo Alto Unified · California
NCES ID 062961004598 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle held near 1,025 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 63.9 → 68.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+29 students YoY 062961004598 · Palo Alto, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,002 enr · 15.9:1 · 9.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Palo Alto High (1,891 students)
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle held near 1,025 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 63.9 → 68.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palo Alto High
Palo Alto High
1,891 students
- Henry M. Gunn
Henry M. Gunn High
1,643 students
- This school
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle
1,002 students
- Frank S. Green 732
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle
732 students
- Ellen Fletcher 572
Ellen Fletcher Middle
572 students
- Ohlone Element 464
Ohlone Elementary
464 students
What this shows Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle reports 1,002 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle compares
Jane Lathrop Stanford 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 26% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.0% | ▼ 84% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,002 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,002
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 13% in California - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$28,442
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 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 55.2%
White 23.7%
Two or More 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Asian at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Palo Alto Unified reports $28,442 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henry M. Gunn High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ellen Fletcher Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ohlone Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,643
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 732
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools in Palo Alto
2 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 (~1,002 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle
How many students attend Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle?
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle has 1,002 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Palo Alto, CA. CCD year-over-year: 996 (2022-23) → 1,025 (2023-24), nearly flat (+29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle is 15.9:1, which is 26% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 1% 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 Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle?
9.0% of students at Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle?
The largest demographic group at Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle is Asian at 55.2% of enrollment, in Palo Alto, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle?
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle rank among middle schools in Palo Alto?
By Resource Investment Index, Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto on the city page.
What other schools are in Palo Alto Unified?
Besides Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle, Palo Alto Unified also operates Palo Alto High (1,891 students), Henry M. Gunn High (1,643 students), and Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle (732 students). See the Palo Alto Unified district page for the complete list.