- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Norwalk, CA
Nettie L. Waite Middle
Federal NCES profile for Nettie L. Waite 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 062769004184
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nettie L. Waite Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Norwalk · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- small classes for California
- 73.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Nettie L. Waite Middle has class sizes smaller than 80% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nettie L. Waite Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Norwalk, CA.
School address
District: Norwalk-La Mirada Unified · California
NCES ID 062769004184 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Nettie L. Waite Middle shrank from 568 students in 2022-23 to 517 in 2023-24 (-9.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.4 → 23.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-51 students YoY 062769004184 · Norwalk, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
462 enr · 17.8:1 · 73.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Norwalk High (2,075 students)
Nettie L. Waite Middle shrank from 568 students in 2022-23 to 517 in 2023-24 (-9.0%). Teacher FTE lost 26.4 → 23.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Nettie L. Waite Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Norwalk High
Norwalk High
2,075 students
- La Mirada High
La Mirada High
1,726 students
- Los Alisos Mid
Los Alisos Middle
920 students
- John H. Glenn
John H. Glenn High
882 students
- Reginald M. Be 718
Reginald M. Benton Middle
718 students
- This school 462
Nettie L. Waite Middle
462 students
What this shows Nettie L. Waite Middle reports 462 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nettie L. Waite Middle compares
Nettie L. Waite Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.8% | ▲ 33% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 20% in California - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.0%
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
$19,207
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 231 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.9%
Asian 3.5%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 1.9%
White 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.1, Nettie L. Waite Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Norwalk-La Mirada Unified reports $19,207 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nettie L. Waite Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwalk High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Mirada High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Los Alisos Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John H. Glenn High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reginald M. Benton Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nettie L. Waite Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,726
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools in Norwalk
3 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 (~462 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nettie L. Waite Middle
How many students attend Nettie L. Waite Middle?
Nettie L. Waite Middle has 462 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Norwalk, CA. CCD year-over-year: 568 (2022-23) → 517 (2023-24), down 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nettie L. Waite Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Nettie L. Waite Middle is 17.8:1, which is 17% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 13% 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 Nettie L. Waite Middle?
73.8% of students at Nettie L. Waite Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nettie L. Waite Middle?
The largest demographic group at Nettie L. Waite Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 90.9% of enrollment, in Norwalk, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nettie L. Waite Middle?
Nettie L. Waite 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 Nettie L. Waite Middle rank among middle schools in Norwalk?
By Resource Investment Index, Nettie L. Waite Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Norwalk, 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 Norwalk on the city page.
What other schools are in Norwalk-La Mirada Unified?
Besides Nettie L. Waite Middle, Norwalk-La Mirada Unified also operates Norwalk High (2,075 students), La Mirada High (1,726 students), and Los Alisos Middle (920 students). See the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified district page for the complete list.