- Enrollment
- 2,740
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ladera Ranch, CA
Ladera Ranch Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ladera Ranch Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060744011233
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ladera Ranch Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Ladera Ranch · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.9:1
- students per teacher
- 12.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ladera Ranch Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ladera Ranch Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Ladera Ranch, CA.
School address
District: Capistrano Unified · California
NCES ID 060744011233 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-96 students YoY
Ladera Ranch Middle shrank from 1,196 students in 2022-23 to 1,100 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 51.5 → 50.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-96 students YoY 060744011233 · Ladera Ranch, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,064 enr · 20.9:1 · 12.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: San Clemente High (2,740 students)
Ladera Ranch Middle shrank from 1,196 students in 2022-23 to 1,100 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 51.5 → 50.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ladera Ranch Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- San Clemente H
San Clemente High
2,740 students
- San Juan Hills
San Juan Hills High
2,641 students
- Aliso Niguel H
Aliso Niguel High
2,563 students
- Tesoro High
Tesoro High
2,030 students
- Capistrano Val
Capistrano Valley High
1,991 students
- This school 1,064
Ladera Ranch Middle
1,064 students
What this shows Ladera Ranch Middle reports 1,064 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ladera Ranch Middle compares
Ladera Ranch Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.6% | ▼ 77% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,064 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,064
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,820
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.0%
Asian 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 10.8%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 64.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, Ladera Ranch Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Capistrano Unified reports $15,820 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ladera Ranch Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Clemente High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Juan Hills High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aliso Niguel High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tesoro High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Capistrano Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ladera Ranch Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,641
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,563
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,991
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~1,064 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ladera Ranch Middle
How many students attend Ladera Ranch Middle?
Ladera Ranch Middle has 1,064 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ladera Ranch, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,196 (2022-23) → 1,100 (2023-24), down 96.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ladera Ranch Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ladera Ranch Middle is 20.9:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 33% 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 Ladera Ranch Middle?
12.6% of students at Ladera Ranch Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ladera Ranch Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ladera Ranch Middle is White at 64.0% of enrollment, in Ladera Ranch, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ladera Ranch Middle?
Ladera Ranch Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Ladera Ranch Middle rank among public schools in Ladera Ranch?
By Resource Investment Index, Ladera Ranch Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Ladera Ranch, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Capistrano Unified?
Besides Ladera Ranch Middle, Capistrano Unified also operates San Clemente High (2,740 students), San Juan Hills High (2,641 students), and Aliso Niguel High (2,563 students). See the Capistrano Unified district page for the complete list.