- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grass Valley, CA
Lyman Gilmore Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lyman Gilmore Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061578001997
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lyman Gilmore Middle earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools.
- #9 of 12
- elementary schools in Grass Valley · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- small classes for California
- 65.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lyman Gilmore Middle has class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lyman Gilmore Middle ranks #9 of 12 elementary schools in Grass Valley, CA.
School address
District: Grass Valley Elementary · California
NCES ID 061578001997 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Lyman Gilmore Middle held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.7 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 061578001997 · Grass Valley, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
464 enr · 17.2:1 · 65.5% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Grass Valley Charter (546 students)
Lyman Gilmore Middle held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.7 → 24.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lyman Gilmore Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grass Valley C
Grass Valley Charter
546 students
- This school
Lyman Gilmore Middle
464 students
- Margaret G. Sc
Margaret G. Scotten Elementary
357 students
- Bell Hill Acad
Bell Hill Academy
246 students
What this shows Lyman Gilmore Middle reports 464 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lyman Gilmore Middle compares
Lyman Gilmore 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 | 17.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.5% | ▲ 18% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 17% in California - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
61.0%
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
$16,221
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 464 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.6%
Hispanic or Latino 23.9%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Lyman Gilmore Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Grass Valley Elementary reports $16,221 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lyman Gilmore Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grass Valley Charter | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Margaret G. Scotten Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bell Hill Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lyman Gilmore Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
Similar elementary schools in Grass Valley
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Grass Valley Charter
Standard public school
546 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Union Hill Elementary
Standard public school
542 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Cottage Hill Elementary
Standard public school
485 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Margaret G. Scotten Elementary
Standard public school
357 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Alta Sierra Elementary
Standard public school
338 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Yuba River Charter
Standard public school
323 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~464 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lyman Gilmore Middle
How many students attend Lyman Gilmore Middle?
Lyman Gilmore Middle has 464 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grass Valley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 461 (2022-23) → 453 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyman Gilmore Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyman Gilmore Middle is 17.2:1, which is 20% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 10% 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 Lyman Gilmore Middle?
65.5% of students at Lyman Gilmore Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lyman Gilmore Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lyman Gilmore Middle is White at 66.6% of enrollment, in Grass Valley, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lyman Gilmore Middle?
Lyman Gilmore Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower 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 Lyman Gilmore Middle rank among elementary schools in Grass Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Lyman Gilmore Middle ranks #9 of 12 elementary schools in Grass Valley, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Grass Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Grass Valley Elementary?
Besides Lyman Gilmore Middle, Grass Valley Elementary also operates Grass Valley Charter (546 students), Margaret G. Scotten Elementary (357 students), and Bell Hill Academy (246 students). See the Grass Valley Elementary district page for the complete list.