- Enrollment
- 859
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lancaster, CA
Piute Middle
Federal NCES profile for Piute Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062088002512
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Piute Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of California schools.
- #1 of 7
- middle schools in Lancaster · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- small classes for California
- 91.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Piute Middle has class sizes smaller than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Piute Middle ranks #1 of 7 middle schools in Lancaster, CA.
School address
District: Lancaster Elementary · California
NCES ID 062088002512 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Piute Middle held near 767 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+36 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.4 → 39.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+36 students YoY 062088002512 · Lancaster, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
729 enr · 17.4:1 · 91.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Amargosa Creek Middle (859 students)
Piute Middle held near 767 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+36 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.4 → 39.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Piute Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Amargosa Creek
Amargosa Creek Middle
859 students
- New Vista Midd
New Vista Middle
835 students
- Endeavour Midd
Endeavour Middle
805 students
- Monte Vista El
Monte Vista Elementary
788 students
- El Dorado Elem
El Dorado Elementary
766 students
- This school
Piute Middle
729 students
What this shows Piute Middle reports 729 students on the CCD universe file.
How Piute Middle compares
Piute 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 | 17.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.0% | ▲ 64% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 729 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
729
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 18% in California - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
60.5%
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
$17,702
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.9 FTE
Per 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.6%
African American 26.7%
White 4.7%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, Piute Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lancaster Elementary reports $17,702 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Piute Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amargosa Creek Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Vista Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Endeavour Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monte Vista Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Dorado Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Piute Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar middle schools in Lancaster
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Amargosa Creek Middle
Standard public school
859 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
New Vista Middle
Standard public school
835 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Endeavour Middle
Standard public school
805 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Joe Walker Middle
Standard public school
781 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Gifford C. Cole Middle
Standard public school
697 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering
Standard public school
414 students 31.8:1 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 (~729 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Piute Middle
How many students attend Piute Middle?
Piute Middle has 729 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lancaster, CA. CCD year-over-year: 731 (2022-23) → 767 (2023-24), nearly flat (+36).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Piute Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Piute Middle is 17.4:1, which is 19% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 11% 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 Piute Middle?
91.0% of students at Piute Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Piute Middle?
The largest demographic group at Piute Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 63.6% of enrollment, in Lancaster, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Piute Middle?
Piute Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Piute Middle rank among middle schools in Lancaster?
By Resource Investment Index, Piute Middle ranks #1 of 7 middle schools in Lancaster, 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 Lancaster on the city page.
What other schools are in Lancaster Elementary?
Besides Piute Middle, Lancaster Elementary also operates Amargosa Creek Middle (859 students), New Vista Middle (835 students), and Endeavour Middle (805 students). See the Lancaster Elementary district page for the complete list.