Enrollment
887
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Las Palmas Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Las Palmas Middle
Las Palmas Middle is a higher-need, large middle school in Covina, California, enrolling 887 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.3:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 887 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,293 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #389.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 444 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Covina's middle schools, it stands alongside Sierra Vista Middle (778 students): Las Palmas Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.3:1 vs 24.3:1).
Covina-Valley Unified also operates South Hills High (1,568 students) and Northview High (1,247 students) alongside Las Palmas Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Las Palmas Middle compares
Las Palmas Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,106
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Covina-Valley Unified, which includes Las Palmas Middle.
$15,106
Per student
-8%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.0%
State 61.7%
Federal 12.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,568
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~887 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.3:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Las Palmas Middle a good school?
Las Palmas Middle earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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