- Enrollment
- 2,194
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sacramento, CA
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle
Federal NCES profile for Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060003612523Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 18
- middle schools in Sacramento · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 22.3:1
- students per teacher
- 30.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle ranks #1 of 18 middle schools in Sacramento, CA.
School address
District: Natomas Unified · California
NCES ID 060003612523 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle held near 512 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.1 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 060003612523 · Sacramento, CA Middle · MID · CHARTER
513 enr · 22.3:1 · 30.4% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Inderkum High (2,194 students)
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle held near 512 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.1 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Inderkum High
Inderkum High
2,194 students
- Westlake Chart
Westlake Charter
1,493 students
- Natomas High
Natomas High
1,157 students
- Heron
Heron
977 students
- Paso Verde
Paso Verde
897 students
- This school 513
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle
513 students
What this shows Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle reports 513 students on the CCD universe file.
How Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle compares
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep 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 | 22.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.4% | ▼ 45% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 513 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
513
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 56% in California - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
3.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,943
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 52.4%
Hispanic or Latino 22.0%
White 9.4%
Two or More 8.6%
African American 6.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Natomas Unified reports $14,943 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inderkum High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westlake Charter | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Natomas High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heron | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paso Verde | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,493
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,157
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 977
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Sacramento
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Sutter Middle
Standard public school
1,181 students 27.5:1 students per teacher
T. R. Smedberg Middle
Standard public school
1,065 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Arden Middle
Standard public school
1,010 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Samuel Jackman Middle
Standard public school
909 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
James Rutter Middle
Standard public school
871 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
California Middle
Standard public school
782 students 19.1:1 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 (~513 students)
Frequently asked questions about Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle
How many students attend Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle?
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle has 513 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sacramento, CA. CCD year-over-year: 513 (2022-23) → 512 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle is 22.3:1, which is 4% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle?
30.4% of students at Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle?
The largest demographic group at Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle is Asian at 52.4% of enrollment, in Sacramento, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle?
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle rank among middle schools in Sacramento?
By Resource Investment Index, Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle ranks #1 of 18 middle schools in Sacramento, 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 Sacramento on the city page.
What other schools are in Natomas Unified?
Besides Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Middle, Natomas Unified also operates Inderkum High (2,194 students), Westlake Charter (1,493 students), and Natomas High (1,157 students). See the Natomas Unified district page for the complete list.