- Enrollment
- 2,505
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Santa Ana, CA
Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063531005992
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 8
- middle schools in Santa Ana · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for California
- 78.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate has class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate ranks #5 of 8 middle schools in Santa Ana, CA.
School address
District: Santa Ana Unified · California
NCES ID 063531005992 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-69 students YoY
Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate shrank from 742 students in 2022-23 to 673 in 2023-24 (-9.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-69 students YoY 063531005992 · Santa Ana, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
584 enr · 13.6:1 · 78.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Santa Ana High (2,505 students)
Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate shrank from 742 students in 2022-23 to 673 in 2023-24 (-9.3%). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Santa Ana High
Santa Ana High
2,505 students
- Segerstrom Hig
Segerstrom High
2,376 students
- Valley High
Valley High
1,908 students
- Hector G. Godi
Hector G. Godinez
1,687 students
- Century High
Century High
1,519 students
- This school 584
Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate
584 students
What this shows Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate reports 584 students on the CCD universe file.
How Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate compares
Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate is a shrinking 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 37% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.7% | ▲ 42% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 584 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
584
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 9% in California - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.9%
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
$22,289
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.4%
Asian 1.2%
White 0.9%
Two or More 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.1, Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Santa Ana Unified reports $22,289 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Ana High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Segerstrom High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hector G. Godinez | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Century High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,908
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,519
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Santa Ana
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate
Standard public school
1,234 students 22:1 students per teacher
Douglas Macarthur Fundamental Intermediate
Standard public school
1,005 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Raymond a. Villa Fundamental Intermediate
Standard public school
936 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Hewes Middle
Standard public school
929 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Gerald P. Carr Intermediate
Standard public school
886 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate
Standard public school
534 students 24.3:1 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 (~584 students)
Frequently asked questions about Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate
How many students attend Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate?
Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate has 584 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Santa Ana, CA. CCD year-over-year: 742 (2022-23) → 673 (2023-24), down 69.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate is 13.6:1, which is 37% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 13% 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 Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate?
78.7% of students at Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate is Hispanic or Latino at 97.4% of enrollment, in Santa Ana, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate?
Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate rank among middle schools in Santa Ana?
By Resource Investment Index, Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate ranks #5 of 8 middle schools in Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana on the city page.
What other schools are in Santa Ana Unified?
Besides Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate, Santa Ana Unified also operates Santa Ana High (2,505 students), Segerstrom High (2,376 students), and Valley High (1,908 students). See the Santa Ana Unified district page for the complete list.