- Enrollment
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cathedral City, CA
Nellie N. Coffman Middle
Federal NCES profile for Nellie N. Coffman Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062955004563
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nellie N. Coffman Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 9
- public schools in Cathedral City · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- students per teacher
- 98.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Nellie N. Coffman Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nellie N. Coffman Middle ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Cathedral City, CA.
School address
District: Palm Springs Unified · California
NCES ID 062955004563 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Nellie N. Coffman Middle held near 928 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 062955004563 · Cathedral City, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
914 enr · 20.8:1 · 98.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Desert Hot Springs High (1,687 students)
Nellie N. Coffman Middle held near 928 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Nellie N. Coffman Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Desert Hot Spr
Desert Hot Springs High
1,687 students
- Palm Springs H
Palm Springs High
1,497 students
- Rancho Mirage
Rancho Mirage High
1,401 students
- Cathedral City
Cathedral City High
1,334 students
- James Workman
James Workman Middle
1,020 students
- This school
Nellie N. Coffman Middle
914 students
What this shows Nellie N. Coffman Middle reports 914 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nellie N. Coffman Middle compares
Nellie N. Coffman 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 | 20.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.0% | ▲ 77% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 914 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
914
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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
$20,808
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 86 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.7%
White 4.6%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, Nellie N. Coffman Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Palm Springs Unified reports $20,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nellie N. Coffman Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Hot Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palm Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rancho Mirage High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cathedral City High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James Workman Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nellie N. Coffman Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,497
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,401
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,334
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,020
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools in Cathedral City
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~914 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nellie N. Coffman Middle
How many students attend Nellie N. Coffman Middle?
Nellie N. Coffman Middle has 914 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cathedral City, CA. CCD year-over-year: 953 (2022-23) → 928 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nellie N. Coffman Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Nellie N. Coffman Middle is 20.8:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% 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 Nellie N. Coffman Middle?
98.0% of students at Nellie N. Coffman Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nellie N. Coffman Middle?
The largest demographic group at Nellie N. Coffman Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 91.7% of enrollment, in Cathedral City, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nellie N. Coffman Middle?
Nellie N. Coffman Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Nellie N. Coffman Middle rank among public schools in Cathedral City?
By Resource Investment Index, Nellie N. Coffman Middle ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Cathedral City, 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 Cathedral City on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Springs Unified?
Besides Nellie N. Coffman Middle, Palm Springs Unified also operates Desert Hot Springs High (1,687 students), Palm Springs High (1,497 students), and Rancho Mirage High (1,401 students). See the Palm Springs Unified district page for the complete list.