- Enrollment
- 1,043
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Delano, CA
La Vina Middle
Federal NCES profile for La Vina Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061089011598
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Vina Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Delano · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- small classes for California
- 65.9%
- free-lunch eligible
La Vina Middle has class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Vina Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Delano, CA.
School address
District: Delano Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 061089011598 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
La Vina Middle held near 522 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 061089011598 · Delano, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
521 enr · 18.6:1 · 65.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Pioneer (1,043 students)
La Vina Middle held near 522 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
La Vina Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pioneer
Pioneer
1,043 students
- Nueva Vista La
Nueva Vista Language Academy
684 students
- Cecil Avenue M
Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy
585 students
- Almond Tree Mi
Almond Tree Middle
554 students
- Del Vista Math
Del Vista Math and Science Academy
526 students
- This school
La Vina Middle
521 students
What this shows La Vina Middle reports 521 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Vina Middle compares
La Vina 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 | 18.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.9% | ▲ 19% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 521 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
521
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 25% in California - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,264
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 521 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.0%
Asian 16.3%
Two or More 1.5%
White 1.3%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.3, La Vina Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Delano Union Elementary reports $21,264 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How La Vina Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nueva Vista Language Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Almond Tree Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Del Vista Math and Science Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Vina Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools in Delano
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 (~521 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Vina Middle
How many students attend La Vina Middle?
La Vina Middle has 521 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Delano, CA. CCD year-over-year: 533 (2022-23) → 522 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Vina Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at La Vina Middle is 18.6:1, which is 13% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 18% higher 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 La Vina Middle?
65.9% of students at La Vina Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Vina Middle?
The largest demographic group at La Vina Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 80.0% of enrollment, in Delano, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Vina Middle?
La Vina Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 La Vina Middle rank among middle schools in Delano?
By Resource Investment Index, La Vina Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Delano, 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 Delano on the city page.
What other schools are in Delano Union Elementary?
Besides La Vina Middle, Delano Union Elementary also operates Pioneer (1,043 students), Nueva Vista Language Academy (684 students), and Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy (585 students). See the Delano Union Elementary district page for the complete list.