- Enrollment
- 1,767
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ukiah, CA
Pomolita Middle
Federal NCES profile for Pomolita Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 064030006660
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pomolita Middle earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #13 of 17
- public schools in Ukiah · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.2:1
- students per teacher
- 69.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Pomolita Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pomolita Middle ranks #13 of 17 public schools in Ukiah, CA.
School address
District: Ukiah Unified · California
NCES ID 064030006660 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Pomolita Middle held near 771 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.4 → 41.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 064030006660 · Ukiah, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
826 enr · 21.2:1 · 69.1% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Ukiah High (1,767 students)
Pomolita Middle held near 771 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.4 → 41.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Pomolita Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ukiah High
Ukiah High
1,767 students
- This school
Pomolita Middle
826 students
- Eagle Peak Mid 552
Eagle Peak Middle
552 students
- Calpella Eleme 475
Calpella Elementary
475 students
- Grace Hudson E 449
Grace Hudson Elementary
449 students
- Oak Manor Elem 417
Oak Manor Elementary
417 students
What this shows Pomolita Middle reports 826 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pomolita Middle compares
Pomolita 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 | 21.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.1% | ▲ 25% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 826 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
826
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 45% in California - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
38.9%
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
$18,383
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 413 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 133 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.6%
White 23.0%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.1%
Asian 1.5%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, Pomolita Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ukiah Unified reports $18,383 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pomolita Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ukiah High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eagle Peak Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Calpella Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grace Hudson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Manor Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pomolita Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~826 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pomolita Middle
How many students attend Pomolita Middle?
Pomolita Middle has 826 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ukiah, CA. CCD year-over-year: 767 (2022-23) → 771 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pomolita Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Pomolita Middle is 21.2:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 35% 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 Pomolita Middle?
69.1% of students at Pomolita Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pomolita Middle?
The largest demographic group at Pomolita Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 66.6% of enrollment, in Ukiah, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pomolita Middle?
Pomolita Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Pomolita Middle rank among public schools in Ukiah?
By Resource Investment Index, Pomolita Middle ranks #13 of 17 public schools in Ukiah, 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 Ukiah on the city page.
What other schools are in Ukiah Unified?
Besides Pomolita Middle, Ukiah Unified also operates Ukiah High (1,767 students), Eagle Peak Middle (552 students), and Calpella Elementary (475 students). See the Ukiah Unified district page for the complete list.