Enrollment
966
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Banning, CA
Nicolet Middle
Federal NCES profile for Nicolet Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060384003574
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nicolet Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 9
- public schools in Banning · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.5:1
- students per teacher
- 81.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Nicolet Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nicolet Middle ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Banning, CA.
School address
District: Banning Unified · California
NCES ID 060384003574 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nicolet Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nicolet Middle
Nicolet Middle is a high-poverty, large middle school in Banning, California, enrolling 966 students.
At 21.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 81.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 966 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 972 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #170.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (74%) and White (10%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 242 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 219 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 966 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Banning Unified also operates Banning High (1,145 students) and Central Elementary (782 students) alongside Nicolet Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Nicolet Middle compares
Nicolet Middle on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.6% | ▲ 47% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 966 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
966
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
81.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 48% in California - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
51.3%
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
$17,358
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 154 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.4%
White 10.1%
African American 6.7%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
Two or More 1.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.9, Nicolet Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Banning Unified, which includes Nicolet Middle.
$17,358
Per student
+5%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.7%
State 58.1%
Federal 21.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Nicolet Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banning High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hemmerling Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hoffer Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cabazon Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nicolet Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~966 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Nicolet Middle
How many students attend Nicolet Middle?
Nicolet Middle has 966 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Banning, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nicolet Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Nicolet Middle is 21.5:1, which is 0% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nicolet Middle?
81.6% of students at Nicolet Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nicolet Middle?
The largest demographic group at Nicolet Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 74.4% of enrollment, in Banning, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nicolet Middle?
Nicolet Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Nicolet Middle rank among public schools in Banning?
By Resource Investment Index, Nicolet Middle ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Banning, 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 Banning on the city page.
Is Nicolet Middle a good school?
Nicolet Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Banning Unified?
Besides Nicolet Middle, Banning Unified also operates Banning High (1,145 students), Central Elementary (782 students), and Hemmerling Elementary (468 students). See the Banning Unified district page for the complete list.
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