Enrollment
992
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bakersfield, CA
Norris Middle
Federal NCES profile for Norris Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062745008920
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norris Middle earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of California schools.
- #21 of 25
- middle schools in Bakersfield · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.1:1
- large classes for California
- 29.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Norris Middle has class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norris Middle ranks #21 of 25 middle schools in Bakersfield, CA.
School address
District: Norris Elementary · California
NCES ID 062745008920 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Norris Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Norris Middle
Norris Middle is a large middle school in Bakersfield, California, enrolling 992 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.1:1 is larger than about 86% of California schools and 21% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 992 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 864 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #792, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (42%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 992 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Norris Elementary spends $11,209 per pupil, 32% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Bakersfield's middle schools, it stands alongside Leon H. Ollivier Middle (1,152 students): Norris Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26.1:1 vs 24:1).
Norris Elementary also operates Veterans Elementary (1,002 students) and Norris Elementary (810 students) alongside Norris 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 Norris Middle compares
Norris 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 | 26.1:1 | ▲ 21% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.2% | ▼ 47% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 992 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.1:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
992
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
26.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in California - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
23.9%
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
$11,209
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 992 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 44.5%
Hispanic or Latino 41.6%
Asian 6.5%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 44.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Norris Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norris Elementary, which includes Norris Middle.
$11,209
Per student
-32%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.4%
State 64.4%
Federal 6.1%
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 Norris Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norris Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olive Drive Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William B. Bimat Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norris Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,002
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar middle schools in Bakersfield
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Leon H. Ollivier Middle
Standard public school
1,152 students 24:1 students per teacher
Standard Middle
Standard public school
1,005 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Stonecreek Junior High
Standard public school
986 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Curran Middle
Standard public school
973 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Earl Warren Junior High
Standard public school
965 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Walter Stiern Middle
Standard public school
891 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~992 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Norris Middle
How many students attend Norris Middle?
Norris Middle has 992 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bakersfield, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norris Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Norris Middle is 26.1:1, which is 21% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Norris Middle?
29.2% of students at Norris Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norris Middle?
The largest demographic group at Norris Middle is White at 44.5% of enrollment, in Bakersfield, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norris Middle?
Norris Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower 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 Norris Middle rank among middle schools in Bakersfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Norris Middle ranks #21 of 25 middle schools in Bakersfield, 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 Bakersfield on the city page.
Is Norris Middle a good school?
Norris Middle earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of 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 Norris Elementary?
Besides Norris Middle, Norris Elementary also operates Veterans Elementary (1,002 students), Norris Elementary (810 students), and Olive Drive Elementary (797 students). See the Norris Elementary district page for the complete list.
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