Enrollment
529
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Norman L. Sullivan Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Norman L. Sullivan Middle
Norman L. Sullivan Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Bonsall, California, enrolling 529 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 529 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,364 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #354.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (40%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 265 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
14.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Bonsall Unified also operates Bonsall Elementary (949 students) and Bonsall West Elementary (383 students) alongside Norman L. Sullivan 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 Norman L. Sullivan Middle compares
Norman L. Sullivan 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,818
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bonsall Unified, which includes Norman L. Sullivan Middle.
$13,818
Per student
-16%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.9%
State 37.3%
Federal 13.8%
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 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
- 949
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- 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
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 (~529 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Bonsall on the city page.
Is Norman L. Sullivan Middle a good school?
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. 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 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.
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