Enrollment
826
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pomolita Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pomolita Middle
Pomolita Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Ukiah, California, enrolling 826 students.
At 21.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 826 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.
Against 1,488 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #605.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (67%) and White (23%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 413 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Ukiah Unified also operates Ukiah High (1,767 students) and Eagle Peak Middle (552 students) alongside Pomolita 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 Pomolita Middle compares
Pomolita 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,794
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ukiah Unified, which includes Pomolita Middle.
$15,794
Per student
-4%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.0%
State 56.8%
Federal 14.2%
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 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
- 1,767
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
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 (~826 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Pomolita Middle a good school?
Pomolita Middle earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 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.
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