- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Nicolet Middle held near 985 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.5 → 46.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 060384003574 · Banning, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
966 enr · 21.5:1 · 81.6% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Banning High (1,145 students)
Nicolet Middle held near 985 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.5 → 46.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Nicolet Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Banning High
Banning High
1,145 students
- This school
Nicolet Middle
966 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary
782 students
- Hemmerling Ele
Hemmerling Elementary
468 students
- Hoffer Element 367
Hoffer Elementary
367 students
- Cabazon Elemen 268
Cabazon Elementary
268 students
What this shows Nicolet Middle reports 966 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nicolet Middle compares
Nicolet 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 | 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 methodology
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
$18,612
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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
District finance for Banning Unified reports $18,612 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~966 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 975 (2022-23) → 985 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.