Enrollment
744
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lompoc, CA
Lompoc Valley Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lompoc Valley Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062241002683
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lompoc Valley Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools.
- #3 of 16
- public schools in Lompoc · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- small classes for California
- 65.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lompoc Valley Middle has class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lompoc Valley Middle ranks #3 of 16 public schools in Lompoc, CA.
School address
District: Lompoc Unified · California
NCES ID 062241002683 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lompoc Valley Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lompoc Valley Middle
Lompoc Valley Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Lompoc, California, enrolling 744 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 65.9% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 744 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,682 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #179.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 248 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 158 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 744 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Lompoc Unified also operates Lompoc High (1,593 students) and Cabrillo High (1,060 students) alongside Lompoc Valley 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 Lompoc Valley Middle compares
Lompoc Valley 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 | 18.1:1 | ▼ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.9% | ▲ 19% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 744 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
744
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 22% in California - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.2%
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
$14,651
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 157 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 84.1%
White 8.6%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 2.8%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.3, Lompoc Valley Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lompoc Unified, which includes Lompoc Valley Middle.
$14,651
Per student
-11%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.4%
State 62.9%
Federal 11.7%
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 Lompoc Valley Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lompoc High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cabrillo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arthur Hapgood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miguelito Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vandenberg Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lompoc Valley Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,060
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~744 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lompoc Valley Middle
How many students attend Lompoc Valley Middle?
Lompoc Valley Middle has 744 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lompoc, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lompoc Valley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lompoc Valley Middle is 18.1:1, which is 16% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lompoc Valley Middle?
65.9% of students at Lompoc Valley Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lompoc Valley Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lompoc Valley Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 84.1% of enrollment, in Lompoc, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lompoc Valley Middle?
Lompoc Valley Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Lompoc Valley Middle rank among public schools in Lompoc?
By Resource Investment Index, Lompoc Valley Middle ranks #3 of 16 public schools in Lompoc, 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 Lompoc on the city page.
Is Lompoc Valley Middle a good school?
Lompoc Valley Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% 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 Lompoc Unified?
Besides Lompoc Valley Middle, Lompoc Unified also operates Lompoc High (1,593 students), Cabrillo High (1,060 students), and Arthur Hapgood Elementary (768 students). See the Lompoc Unified district page for the complete list.
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