- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Santa Maria, CA
Lakeview Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Lakeview Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062871004463
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeview Junior High earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of California schools.
- #6 of 6
- middle schools in Santa Maria · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.4:1
- large classes for California
- 43.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeview Junior High has class sizes larger than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview Junior High ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in Santa Maria, CA.
School address
District: Orcutt Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 062871004463 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Lakeview Junior High held near 426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.5 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 062871004463 · Santa Maria, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
463 enr · 24.4:1 · 43.2% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Orcutt Academy Charter (812 students)
Lakeview Junior High held near 426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.5 → 19.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lakeview Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Orcutt Academy
Orcutt Academy Charter
812 students
- Joe Nightingal
Joe Nightingale Elementary
695 students
- Patterson Road
Patterson Road Elementary
662 students
- Pine Grove Ele
Pine Grove Elementary
569 students
- Alice Shaw Ele
Alice Shaw Elementary
530 students
- This school
Lakeview Junior High
463 students
What this shows Lakeview Junior High reports 463 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeview Junior High compares
Lakeview Junior High 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 | 24.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.2% | ▼ 22% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 463 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
463
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in California - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
30.2%
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
$14,143
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 463 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.5%
White 21.2%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 2.8%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.8, Lakeview Junior High is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Orcutt Union Elementary reports $14,143 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakeview Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orcutt Academy Charter | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joe Nightingale Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Patterson Road Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Grove Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alice Shaw Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeview Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 30.1:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar middle schools in Santa Maria
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Fesler (Isaac) Junior High
Standard public school
974 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Kunst (Tommie) Junior High
Standard public school
912 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
El Camino Junior High
Standard public school
830 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Arellanes Junior High
Standard public school
668 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Orcutt Junior High
Standard public school
464 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~463 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeview Junior High
How many students attend Lakeview Junior High?
Lakeview Junior High has 463 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Santa Maria, CA. CCD year-over-year: 442 (2022-23) → 426 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Junior High is 24.4:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakeview Junior High?
43.2% of students at Lakeview Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeview Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Lakeview Junior High is Hispanic or Latino at 69.5% of enrollment, in Santa Maria, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeview Junior High?
Lakeview Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower 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 Lakeview Junior High rank among middle schools in Santa Maria?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview Junior High ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in Santa Maria, 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 Santa Maria on the city page.
What other schools are in Orcutt Union Elementary?
Besides Lakeview Junior High, Orcutt Union Elementary also operates Orcutt Academy Charter (812 students), Joe Nightingale Elementary (695 students), and Patterson Road Elementary (662 students). See the Orcutt Union Elementary district page for the complete list.