Enrollment
518
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Los Coches Creek Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Los Coches Creek Middle
Los Coches Creek Middle is a mid-sized middle school in El Cajon, California, enrolling 518 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 518 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,351 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #101, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 173 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among El Cajon's middle schools, it stands alongside Hillsdale Middle (1,481 students): Los Coches Creek Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.9:1 vs 23.5:1).
Cajon Valley Union also operates Hillsdale Middle (1,481 students) and Naranca Elementary (985 students) alongside Los Coches Creek 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 Los Coches Creek Middle compares
Los Coches Creek 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,179
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cajon Valley Union, which includes Los Coches Creek Middle.
$17,179
Per student
+4%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.3%
State 58.5%
Federal 13.2%
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 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
- 1,481
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
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 (~518 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Los Coches Creek Middle a good school?
Los Coches Creek Middle earns 45/100 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 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.
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