Enrollment
1,152
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bakersfield, CA
Leon H. Ollivier Middle
Federal NCES profile for Leon H. Ollivier Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061605003105
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leon H. Ollivier Middle earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of California schools.
- #8 of 25
- middle schools in Bakersfield · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24:1
- large classes for California
- 80.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Leon H. Ollivier Middle has class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leon H. Ollivier Middle ranks #8 of 25 middle schools in Bakersfield, CA.
School address
District: Greenfield Union · California
NCES ID 061605003105 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Leon H. Ollivier Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Leon H. Ollivier Middle
Leon H. Ollivier Middle is a high-poverty, large middle school in Bakersfield, California, enrolling 1,152 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 80.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,152 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 616 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #305.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1152 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Bakersfield's middle schools, it stands alongside Standard Middle (1,005 students): Leon H. Ollivier Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24:1 vs 20.1:1).
Greenfield Union also operates Greenfield Middle (873 students) and Mckee Middle (869 students) alongside Leon H. Ollivier 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 Leon H. Ollivier Middle compares
Leon H. Ollivier 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 | 24:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.6% | ▲ 45% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,152 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,152
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
24:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 71% in California - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.4%
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
$14,638
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1152 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 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 87.7%
African American 4.6%
White 3.8%
Asian 2.6%
Two or More 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.7, Leon H. Ollivier Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greenfield Union, which includes Leon H. Ollivier Middle.
$14,638
Per student
-11%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.5%
State 68.7%
Federal 20.9%
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 Leon H. Ollivier Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mckee Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Horizon Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Raffaello Palla Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valle Verde Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leon H. Ollivier Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Bakersfield
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Standard Middle
Standard public school
1,005 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Norris Middle
Standard public school
992 students 26.1:1 students per teacher
Stonecreek Junior High
Standard public school
986 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Curran Middle
Standard public school
973 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Earl Warren Junior High
Standard public school
965 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Walter Stiern Middle
Standard public school
891 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,152 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Leon H. Ollivier Middle
How many students attend Leon H. Ollivier Middle?
Leon H. Ollivier Middle has 1,152 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bakersfield, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leon H. Ollivier Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Leon H. Ollivier Middle is 24:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leon H. Ollivier Middle?
80.6% of students at Leon H. Ollivier Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leon H. Ollivier Middle?
The largest demographic group at Leon H. Ollivier Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 87.7% of enrollment, in Bakersfield, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leon H. Ollivier Middle?
Leon H. Ollivier Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Leon H. Ollivier Middle rank among middle schools in Bakersfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Leon H. Ollivier Middle ranks #8 of 25 middle schools in Bakersfield, 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 Bakersfield on the city page.
Is Leon H. Ollivier Middle a good school?
Leon H. Ollivier Middle earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% 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 Greenfield Union?
Besides Leon H. Ollivier Middle, Greenfield Union also operates Greenfield Middle (873 students), Mckee Middle (869 students), and Horizon Elementary (845 students). See the Greenfield Union district page for the complete list.
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