- Enrollment
- 2,411
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Kraemer Middle held near 915 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-39 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 37.4 → 37.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-39 students YoY 063066004765 · Placentia, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
889 enr · 24:1 · 42.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Valencia High (2,411 students)
Kraemer Middle held near 915 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-39 headcount). Teacher FTE held 37.4 → 37.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Kraemer Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valencia High
Valencia High
2,411 students
- El Dorado High
El Dorado High
1,998 students
- Yorba Linda Hi
Yorba Linda High
1,631 students
- Esperanza High
Esperanza High
1,393 students
- Travis Ranch
Travis Ranch
1,197 students
- This school 889
Kraemer Middle
889 students
What this shows Kraemer Middle reports 889 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kraemer Middle compares
Kraemer 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,609
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified reports $15,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~889 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 954 (2022-23) → 915 (2023-24), nearly flat (-39).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.