- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Santa Fe Springs, CA
Lake Center Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lake Center 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 062193002602
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Center Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Santa Fe Springs · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- small classes for California
- 42.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Center Middle has class sizes smaller than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Center Middle ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Santa Fe Springs, CA.
School address
District: Little Lake City Elementary · California
NCES ID 062193002602 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Lake Center Middle held near 765 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 37.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 062193002602 · Santa Fe Springs, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
708 enr · 19.1:1 · 42.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside Middle (509 students)
Lake Center Middle held near 765 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 37.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lake Center Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lake Center Middle
708 students
- Lakeside Middl
Lakeside Middle
509 students
- Lakeview Eleme
Lakeview Elementary
457 students
- Studebaker Ele
Studebaker Elementary
394 students
- William W. Orr
William W. Orr Elementary
353 students
- Lakeland Eleme
Lakeland Elementary
315 students
What this shows Lake Center Middle reports 708 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Center Middle compares
Lake Center 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 | 19.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.9% | ▼ 23% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 708 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
708
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 28% in California - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,951
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 472 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.7%
Asian 3.7%
White 2.4%
African American 1.7%
Two or More 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.5, Lake Center Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Little Lake City Elementary reports $20,951 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Center Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Studebaker Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William W. Orr Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeland Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Center Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~708 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Center Middle
How many students attend Lake Center Middle?
Lake Center Middle has 708 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Santa Fe Springs, CA. CCD year-over-year: 757 (2022-23) → 765 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Center Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Center Middle is 19.1:1, which is 11% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 22% 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 Lake Center Middle?
42.9% of students at Lake Center Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Center Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lake Center Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 90.7% of enrollment, in Santa Fe Springs, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Center Middle?
Lake Center 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 Lake Center Middle rank among public schools in Santa Fe Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Center Middle ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Santa Fe Springs, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Santa Fe Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Little Lake City Elementary?
Besides Lake Center Middle, Little Lake City Elementary also operates Lakeside Middle (509 students), Lakeview Elementary (457 students), and Studebaker Elementary (394 students). See the Little Lake City Elementary district page for the complete list.