- Enrollment
- 1,481
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · El Cajon, CA
Los Coches Creek Middle
Federal NCES profile for Los Coches Creek Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060681011751
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Los Coches Creek Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 6
- middle schools in El Cajon · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- students per teacher
- 36.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Los Coches Creek Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Los Coches Creek Middle ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in El Cajon, CA.
School address
District: Cajon Valley Union · California
NCES ID 060681011751 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Los Coches Creek Middle held near 552 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.6 → 25.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 060681011751 · El Cajon, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
518 enr · 19.9:1 · 36.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Hillsdale Middle (1,481 students)
Los Coches Creek Middle held near 552 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.6 → 25.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Los Coches Creek Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hillsdale Midd
Hillsdale Middle
1,481 students
- Naranca Elemen
Naranca Elementary
985 students
- Cajon Valley M
Cajon Valley Middle
942 students
- Montgomery Mid
Montgomery Middle
929 students
- Lexington Elem
Lexington Elementary
878 students
- This school 518
Los Coches Creek Middle
518 students
What this shows Los Coches Creek Middle reports 518 students on the CCD universe file.
How Los Coches Creek Middle compares
Los Coches Creek 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 | 19.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.6% | ▼ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 518 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
518
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 34% in California - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.1%
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
$17,631
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 173 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.5%
Hispanic or Latino 35.9%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.0, Los Coches Creek Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cajon Valley Union reports $17,631 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Los Coches Creek Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsdale Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Naranca Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cajon Valley Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Montgomery Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lexington Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Los Coches Creek Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 985
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 942
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 929
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Similar middle schools in El Cajon
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Hillsdale Middle
Standard public school
1,481 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Cajon Valley Middle
Standard public school
942 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Montgomery Middle
Standard public school
929 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Greenfield Middle
Standard public school
730 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Eje Middle Academy
Standard public school
254 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~518 students)
Frequently asked questions about Los Coches Creek Middle
How many students attend Los Coches Creek Middle?
Los Coches Creek Middle has 518 students enrolled. It is a middle school in El Cajon, CA. CCD year-over-year: 538 (2022-23) → 552 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Los Coches Creek Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Los Coches Creek Middle is 19.9:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 27% 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 Los Coches Creek Middle?
36.6% of students at Los Coches Creek Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Los Coches Creek Middle?
The largest demographic group at Los Coches Creek Middle is White at 51.5% of enrollment, in El Cajon, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Los Coches Creek Middle?
Los Coches Creek Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Los Coches Creek Middle rank among middle schools in El Cajon?
By Resource Investment Index, Los Coches Creek Middle ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in El Cajon, 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 El Cajon on the city page.
What other schools are in Cajon Valley Union?
Besides Los Coches Creek Middle, Cajon Valley Union also operates Hillsdale Middle (1,481 students), Naranca Elementary (985 students), and Cajon Valley Middle (942 students). See the Cajon Valley Union district page for the complete list.