- Enrollment
- 949
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bonsall, CA
Norman L. Sullivan Middle
Federal NCES profile for Norman L. Sullivan Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060142609519
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norman L. Sullivan Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Bonsall · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23:1
- students per teacher
- 35.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Norman L. Sullivan Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norman L. Sullivan Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bonsall, CA.
School address
District: Bonsall Unified · California
NCES ID 060142609519 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Norman L. Sullivan Middle grew from 470 students in 2022-23 to 508 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE added 23.2 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 060142609519 · Bonsall, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
529 enr · 23:1 · 35.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonsall Elementary (949 students)
Norman L. Sullivan Middle grew from 470 students in 2022-23 to 508 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE added 23.2 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Norman L. Sullivan Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bonsall Elemen
Bonsall Elementary
949 students
- This school
Norman L. Sullivan Middle
529 students
- Bonsall West E
Bonsall West Elementary
383 students
- Bonsall High 342
Bonsall High
342 students
- Vivian Banks C 71
Vivian Banks Charter
71 students
What this shows Norman L. Sullivan Middle reports 529 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norman L. Sullivan Middle compares
Norman L. Sullivan Middle is a growing 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 | 23:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.1% | ▼ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 529 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
529
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 62% in California - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,161
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.4%
Hispanic or Latino 39.5%
Two or More 8.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.5%
Asian 4.2%
African American 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 41.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, Norman L. Sullivan Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Bonsall Unified reports $16,161 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Norman L. Sullivan Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonsall Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bonsall West Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bonsall High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vivian Banks Charter | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norman L. Sullivan Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 71
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~529 students)
Frequently asked questions about Norman L. Sullivan Middle
How many students attend Norman L. Sullivan Middle?
Norman L. Sullivan Middle has 529 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bonsall, CA. CCD year-over-year: 470 (2022-23) → 508 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norman L. Sullivan Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Norman L. Sullivan Middle is 23:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Norman L. Sullivan Middle?
35.1% of students at Norman L. Sullivan Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norman L. Sullivan Middle?
The largest demographic group at Norman L. Sullivan Middle is White at 41.4% of enrollment, in Bonsall, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norman L. Sullivan Middle?
Norman L. Sullivan Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Norman L. Sullivan Middle rank among public schools in Bonsall?
By Resource Investment Index, Norman L. Sullivan Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bonsall, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Bonsall Unified?
Besides Norman L. Sullivan Middle, Bonsall Unified also operates Bonsall Elementary (949 students), Bonsall West Elementary (383 students), and Bonsall High (342 students). See the Bonsall Unified district page for the complete list.