- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Lompoc Valley Middle held near 769 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.3 → 38.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-38 students YoY 062241002683 · Lompoc, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
744 enr · 18.1:1 · 65.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Lompoc High (1,593 students)
Lompoc Valley Middle held near 769 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.3 → 38.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lompoc Valley Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lompoc High
Lompoc High
1,593 students
- Cabrillo High
Cabrillo High
1,060 students
- Arthur Hapgood
Arthur Hapgood Elementary
768 students
- This school
Lompoc Valley Middle
744 students
- Miguelito Elem 634
Miguelito Elementary
634 students
- Vandenberg Mid 565
Vandenberg Middle
565 students
What this shows Lompoc Valley Middle reports 744 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lompoc Valley Middle compares
Lompoc Valley 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,048
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Lompoc Unified reports $16,048 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,060
- 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
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 (~744 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 807 (2022-23) → 769 (2023-24), nearly flat (-38).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.