- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Whittier, CA
Katherine Edwards Middle
Federal NCES profile for Katherine Edwards Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 064245006937
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Katherine Edwards Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 7
- middle schools in Whittier · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.5:1
- students per teacher
- 57.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Katherine Edwards Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Katherine Edwards Middle ranks #4 of 7 middle schools in Whittier, CA.
School address
District: Whittier City Elementary · California
NCES ID 064245006937 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Katherine Edwards Middle held near 894 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.9 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 064245006937 · Whittier, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
894 enr · 23.5:1 · 57.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Walter F. Dexter Middle (610 students)
Katherine Edwards Middle held near 894 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.9 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Katherine Edwards Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Katherine Edwards Middle
894 students
- Walter F. Dext
Walter F. Dexter Middle
610 students
- Wallen L. Andr
Wallen L. Andrews Elementary
542 students
- Daniel Phelan
Daniel Phelan Elementary
507 students
- Longfellow Ele
Longfellow Elementary
499 students
- Christian Sore
Christian Sorensen Elementary
446 students
What this shows Katherine Edwards Middle reports 894 students on the CCD universe file.
How Katherine Edwards Middle compares
Katherine Edwards 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 | 23.5:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.1% | ▲ 3% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 894 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
894
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 67% in California - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.9%
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
$18,539
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.1%
Two or More 3.0%
White 2.6%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.2, Katherine Edwards Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Whittier City Elementary reports $18,539 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Katherine Edwards Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter F. Dexter Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wallen L. Andrews Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Daniel Phelan Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Christian Sorensen Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Katherine Edwards Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar middle schools in Whittier
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Granada Middle
Standard public school
989 students 21:1 students per teacher
East Whittier Middle
Standard public school
985 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate
Standard public school
687 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Hillview Middle
Standard public school
643 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Walter F. Dexter Middle
Standard public school
610 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Richard L. Graves Middle
Standard public school
484 students 19.4:1 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 (~894 students)
Frequently asked questions about Katherine Edwards Middle
How many students attend Katherine Edwards Middle?
Katherine Edwards Middle has 894 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Whittier, CA. CCD year-over-year: 916 (2022-23) → 894 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Katherine Edwards Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Katherine Edwards Middle is 23.5:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Katherine Edwards Middle?
57.1% of students at Katherine Edwards Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Katherine Edwards Middle?
The largest demographic group at Katherine Edwards Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 93.1% of enrollment, in Whittier, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Katherine Edwards Middle?
Katherine Edwards Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Katherine Edwards Middle rank among middle schools in Whittier?
By Resource Investment Index, Katherine Edwards Middle ranks #4 of 7 middle schools in Whittier, 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 Whittier on the city page.
What other schools are in Whittier City Elementary?
Besides Katherine Edwards Middle, Whittier City Elementary also operates Walter F. Dexter Middle (610 students), Wallen L. Andrews Elementary (542 students), and Daniel Phelan Elementary (507 students). See the Whittier City Elementary district page for the complete list.