Enrollment
1,447
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Elk Grove, CA
Katherine L. Albiani Middle
Federal NCES profile for Katherine L. Albiani Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061233011066
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Katherine L. Albiani Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 6
- middle schools in Elk Grove · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.3:1
- students per teacher
- 22.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Katherine L. Albiani Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Katherine L. Albiani Middle ranks #1 of 6 middle schools in Elk Grove, CA.
School address
District: Elk Grove Unified · California
NCES ID 061233011066 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Katherine L. Albiani Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Katherine L. Albiani Middle
Katherine L. Albiani Middle is a large middle school in Elk Grove, California, enrolling 1,447 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.3:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.0% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the California average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,447 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 391 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #114.
Its student body is led by Asian (35%) and White (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 413 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Elk Grove's middle schools, it stands alongside Toby Johnson Middle (1,317 students): Katherine L. Albiani Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.3:1 vs 24.8:1).
Elk Grove Unified also operates Franklin High (2,650 students) and Pleasant Grove High (2,536 students) alongside Katherine L. Albiani Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Katherine L. Albiani Middle compares
Katherine L. Albiani Middle on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.0% | ▼ 60% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,447 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,447
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 65% in California - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,134
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 413 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 34.5%
White 25.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%
Two or More 12.2%
African American 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 34.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.9, Katherine L. Albiani Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elk Grove Unified, which includes Katherine L. Albiani Middle.
$14,134
Per student
-14%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.1%
State 65.7%
Federal 12.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Katherine L. Albiani Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Grove High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sheldon High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monterey Trail High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Laguna Creek High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Katherine L. Albiani Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,650
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,536
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,368
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,263
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,142
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Elk Grove
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Toby Johnson Middle
Standard public school
1,317 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Edward Harris Jr. Middle
Standard public school
1,187 students 22:1 students per teacher
Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle
Standard public school
1,136 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Harriet G. Eddy Middle
Standard public school
1,034 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Joseph Kerr Middle
Standard public school
877 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,447 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Katherine L. Albiani Middle
How many students attend Katherine L. Albiani Middle?
Katherine L. Albiani Middle has 1,447 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Elk Grove, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Katherine L. Albiani Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Katherine L. Albiani Middle is 23.3:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Katherine L. Albiani Middle?
22.0% of students at Katherine L. Albiani Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Katherine L. Albiani Middle?
The largest demographic group at Katherine L. Albiani Middle is Asian at 34.5% of enrollment, in Elk Grove, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Katherine L. Albiani Middle?
Katherine L. Albiani Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Katherine L. Albiani Middle rank among middle schools in Elk Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Katherine L. Albiani Middle ranks #1 of 6 middle schools in Elk Grove, 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 Elk Grove on the city page.
Is Katherine L. Albiani Middle a good school?
Katherine L. Albiani Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Elk Grove Unified?
Besides Katherine L. Albiani Middle, Elk Grove Unified also operates Franklin High (2,650 students), Pleasant Grove High (2,536 students), and Sheldon High (2,368 students). See the Elk Grove Unified district page for the complete list.
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