Enrollment
154
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Laton Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Laton Middle
Laton Middle is a high-poverty, small middle school in Laton, California, enrolling 154 students.
At 22:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 154 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 367 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #138.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 103 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Laton Joint Unified also operates Laton Elementary (274 students) and Laton High (163 students) alongside Laton 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 Laton Middle compares
Laton 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,651
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Laton Joint Unified, which includes Laton Middle.
$17,651
Per student
+7%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.6%
State 62.0%
Federal 17.3%
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 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
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 12
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~154 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Laton on the city page.
Is Laton Middle a good school?
Laton Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 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.
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