- Enrollment
- 1,568
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Covina, CA
Las Palmas Middle
Federal NCES profile for Las Palmas Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061005001098
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Las Palmas Middle earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Covina · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.3:1
- large classes for California
- 67.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Las Palmas Middle has class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Las Palmas Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Covina, CA.
School address
District: Covina-Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 061005001098 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Las Palmas Middle grew from 802 students in 2022-23 to 851 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 35.1 → 37.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+49 students YoY 061005001098 · Covina, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
887 enr · 25.3:1 · 67.2% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: South Hills High (1,568 students)
Las Palmas Middle grew from 802 students in 2022-23 to 851 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE added 35.1 → 37.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Las Palmas Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Hills Hi
South Hills High
1,568 students
- Northview High
Northview High
1,247 students
- Covina High
Covina High
1,056 students
- This school
Las Palmas Middle
887 students
- Sierra Vista M
Sierra Vista Middle
778 students
- Mesa Elementar
Mesa Elementary
753 students
What this shows Las Palmas Middle reports 887 students on the CCD universe file.
How Las Palmas Middle compares
Las Palmas Middle is a growing 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 | 25.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.2% | ▲ 21% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 887 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.3:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
887
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
25.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 81% in California - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$18,183
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 444 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.0%
Asian 7.2%
White 4.6%
African American 1.9%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.0, Las Palmas Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Covina-Valley Unified reports $18,183 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Las Palmas Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hills High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northview High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Covina High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sierra Vista Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mesa Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Las Palmas Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,247
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,056
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Covina
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 (~887 students)
Frequently asked questions about Las Palmas Middle
How many students attend Las Palmas Middle?
Las Palmas Middle has 887 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Covina, CA. CCD year-over-year: 802 (2022-23) → 851 (2023-24), up 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Las Palmas Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Las Palmas Middle is 25.3:1, which is 18% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Las Palmas Middle?
67.2% of students at Las Palmas Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Las Palmas Middle?
The largest demographic group at Las Palmas Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 85.0% of enrollment, in Covina, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Las Palmas Middle?
Las Palmas Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Las Palmas Middle rank among middle schools in Covina?
By Resource Investment Index, Las Palmas Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Covina, 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 Covina on the city page.
What other schools are in Covina-Valley Unified?
Besides Las Palmas Middle, Covina-Valley Unified also operates South Hills High (1,568 students), Northview High (1,247 students), and Covina High (1,056 students). See the Covina-Valley Unified district page for the complete list.