- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Laton, CA
Laton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Laton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062115002534
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laton Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Laton · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22:1
- students per teacher
- 76.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Laton Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laton Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Laton, CA.
School address
District: Laton Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 062115002534 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Laton Middle held near 168 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 7.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 062115002534 · Laton, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
154 enr · 22:1 · 76.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Laton Elementary (274 students)
Laton Middle held near 168 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 7.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Laton Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Laton Elementa
Laton Elementary
274 students
- Laton High
Laton High
163 students
- This school
Laton Middle
154 students
- Laton Online A 12
Laton Online Academy
12 students
What this shows Laton Middle reports 154 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laton Middle compares
Laton 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.7% | ▲ 38% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 154 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
154
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
22:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 53% in California - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.3%
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
$20,922
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 103 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.0%
White 9.7%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.3, Laton Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Laton Joint Unified reports $20,922 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Laton Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laton Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Laton High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Laton Online Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laton Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 12
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~154 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22:1)
Frequently asked questions about Laton Middle
How many students attend Laton Middle?
Laton Middle has 154 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Laton, CA. CCD year-over-year: 172 (2022-23) → 168 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Laton Middle is 22:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Laton Middle?
76.7% of students at Laton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Laton Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 87.0% of enrollment, in Laton, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laton Middle?
Laton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Laton Middle rank among public schools in Laton?
By Resource Investment Index, Laton Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Laton, 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 Laton Joint Unified?
Besides Laton Middle, Laton Joint Unified also operates Laton Elementary (274 students), Laton High (163 students), and Laton Online Academy (12 students). See the Laton Joint Unified district page for the complete list.