Enrollment
889
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Placentia, CA
Kraemer Middle
Federal NCES profile for Kraemer 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 063066004765
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kraemer Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of California schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Placentia · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24:1
- large classes for California
- 42.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Kraemer Middle has class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kraemer Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Placentia, CA.
School address
District: Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified · California
NCES ID 063066004765 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kraemer Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kraemer Middle
Kraemer Middle is a large middle school in Placentia, California, enrolling 889 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 889 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 985 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #261.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and Asian (35%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 445 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Placentia's middle schools, it stands alongside Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle (566 students): Kraemer Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24:1 vs 22.6:1).
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified also operates Valencia High (2,411 students) and El Dorado High (1,998 students) alongside Kraemer 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 Kraemer Middle compares
Kraemer 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 | 24:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.3% | ▼ 24% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 889 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
889
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 71% in California - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,989
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 445 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 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
Hispanic or Latino 46.2%
Asian 35.4%
White 12.6%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Kraemer Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified, which includes Kraemer Middle.
$13,989
Per student
-15%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.7%
State 41.2%
Federal 8.1%
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 Kraemer Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valencia High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Dorado High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yorba Linda High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Esperanza High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Travis Ranch | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kraemer Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,411
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,998
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,631
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,393
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,197
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Placentia
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~889 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Kraemer Middle
How many students attend Kraemer Middle?
Kraemer Middle has 889 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Placentia, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kraemer Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Kraemer Middle is 24:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kraemer Middle?
42.3% of students at Kraemer Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kraemer Middle?
The largest demographic group at Kraemer Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 46.2% of enrollment, in Placentia, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kraemer Middle?
Kraemer Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Kraemer Middle rank among middle schools in Placentia?
By Resource Investment Index, Kraemer Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Placentia, 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 Placentia on the city page.
Is Kraemer Middle a good school?
Kraemer Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of 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 Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified?
Besides Kraemer Middle, Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified also operates Valencia High (2,411 students), El Dorado High (1,998 students), and Yorba Linda High (1,631 students). See the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified district page for the complete list.
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