- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Santa Maria, CA
Orcutt Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Orcutt Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062871004465
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orcutt Junior High earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 6
- middle schools in Santa Maria · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.1:1
- students per teacher
- 31.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Orcutt Junior High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orcutt Junior High ranks #5 of 6 middle schools in Santa Maria, CA.
School address
District: Orcutt Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 062871004465 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Orcutt Junior High held near 480 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.3 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 062871004465 · Santa Maria, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
464 enr · 21.1:1 · 31.6% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Orcutt Academy Charter (812 students)
Orcutt Junior High held near 480 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.3 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Orcutt Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Orcutt Academy
Orcutt Academy Charter
812 students
- Joe Nightingal
Joe Nightingale Elementary
695 students
- Patterson Road
Patterson Road Elementary
662 students
- Pine Grove Ele
Pine Grove Elementary
569 students
- Alice Shaw Ele
Alice Shaw Elementary
530 students
- This school
Orcutt Junior High
464 students
What this shows Orcutt Junior High reports 464 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orcutt Junior High compares
Orcutt Junior High 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 | 21.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.6% | ▼ 43% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 44% in California - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.3%
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
$14,143
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 464 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.7%
White 31.3%
Two or More 10.1%
Asian 2.8%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Orcutt Junior High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Orcutt Union Elementary reports $14,143 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orcutt Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orcutt Academy Charter | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joe Nightingale Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Patterson Road Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Grove Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alice Shaw Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orcutt Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 30.1:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar middle schools in Santa Maria
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Fesler (Isaac) Junior High
Standard public school
974 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Kunst (Tommie) Junior High
Standard public school
912 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
El Camino Junior High
Standard public school
830 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Arellanes Junior High
Standard public school
668 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Lakeview Junior High
Standard public school
463 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~464 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orcutt Junior High
How many students attend Orcutt Junior High?
Orcutt Junior High has 464 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Santa Maria, CA. CCD year-over-year: 468 (2022-23) → 480 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orcutt Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Orcutt Junior High is 21.1:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Orcutt Junior High?
31.6% of students at Orcutt Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orcutt Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Orcutt Junior High is Hispanic or Latino at 53.7% of enrollment, in Santa Maria, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orcutt Junior High?
Orcutt Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower 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 Orcutt Junior High rank among middle schools in Santa Maria?
By Resource Investment Index, Orcutt Junior High ranks #5 of 6 middle schools in Santa Maria, 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 Santa Maria on the city page.
What other schools are in Orcutt Union Elementary?
Besides Orcutt Junior High, Orcutt Union Elementary also operates Orcutt Academy Charter (812 students), Joe Nightingale Elementary (695 students), and Patterson Road Elementary (662 students). See the Orcutt Union Elementary district page for the complete list.