- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oroville, CA
Nelson Avenue Middle
Federal NCES profile for Nelson Avenue Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063918006544
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nelson Avenue Middle earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #9 of 27
- public schools in Oroville · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.7:1
- students per teacher
- 76.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Nelson Avenue Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nelson Avenue Middle ranks #9 of 27 public schools in Oroville, CA.
School address
District: Thermalito Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 063918006544 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Nelson Avenue Middle held near 457 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.4 → 22.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 063918006544 · Oroville, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
456 enr · 20.7:1 · 76.6% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Sierra Avenue Elementary (365 students)
Nelson Avenue Middle held near 457 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.4 → 22.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Nelson Avenue Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Nelson Avenue Middle
456 students
- Sierra Avenue
Sierra Avenue Elementary
365 students
- Plumas Avenue
Plumas Avenue Elementary
322 students
- Poplar Avenue
Poplar Avenue Elementary
321 students
- Siskiyou Avenu 46
Siskiyou Avenue Elementary
46 students
- Heritage Commu 5
Heritage Community Day
5 students
What this shows Nelson Avenue Middle reports 456 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nelson Avenue Middle compares
Nelson Avenue 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 | 20.7:1 | ▼ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.6% | ▲ 38% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 41% in California - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.3%
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
$19,171
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 35.5%
Asian 35.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
Two or More 9.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
African American 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 35.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.5, Nelson Avenue Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Thermalito Union Elementary reports $19,171 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nelson Avenue Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Avenue Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plumas Avenue Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Poplar Avenue Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Siskiyou Avenue Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage Community Day | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Nelson Avenue Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 29.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
- Enrollment
- 5
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar middle schools in Oroville
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 (~456 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nelson Avenue Middle
How many students attend Nelson Avenue Middle?
Nelson Avenue Middle has 456 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oroville, CA. CCD year-over-year: 457 (2022-23) → 457 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nelson Avenue Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Nelson Avenue Middle is 20.7:1, which is 4% 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 Nelson Avenue Middle?
76.6% of students at Nelson Avenue Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nelson Avenue Middle?
The largest demographic group at Nelson Avenue Middle is Asian at 35.5% of enrollment, in Oroville, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nelson Avenue Middle?
Nelson Avenue Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Nelson Avenue Middle rank among public schools in Oroville?
By Resource Investment Index, Nelson Avenue Middle ranks #9 of 27 public schools in Oroville, 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 Oroville on the city page.
What other schools are in Thermalito Union Elementary?
Besides Nelson Avenue Middle, Thermalito Union Elementary also operates Sierra Avenue Elementary (365 students), Plumas Avenue Elementary (322 students), and Poplar Avenue Elementary (321 students). See the Thermalito Union Elementary district page for the complete list.