Enrollment
868
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Napa, CA
Redwood Middle
Federal NCES profile for Redwood Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062664004028
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Redwood Middle earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Napa · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.3:1
- students per teacher
- 52.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Redwood Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Redwood Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Napa, CA.
School address
District: Napa Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 062664004028 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Redwood Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Redwood Middle
Redwood Middle is a higher-need, large middle school in Napa, California, enrolling 868 students.
At 22.3:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.6% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 868 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,083 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #347.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and White (37%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 395 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Napa Valley Unified spends $13,207 per pupil, 20% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Napa's middle schools, it stands alongside Silverado Middle (673 students): Redwood Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.3:1 vs 17.3:1).
Napa Valley Unified also operates American Canyon High (1,720 students) and Napa High (1,642 students) alongside Redwood 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 Redwood Middle compares
Redwood 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 | 22.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.6% | ▼ 5% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 868 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
868
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 56% in California - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.3%
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
$13,207
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
Counselors2.2 FTE
Per 395 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 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 56.0%
White 37.2%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 2.0%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Redwood Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Napa Valley Unified, which includes Redwood Middle.
$13,207
Per student
-20%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.7%
State 34.5%
Federal 7.8%
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 Redwood Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Canyon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Napa High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vintage High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| American Canyon Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Canyon Oaks Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Redwood Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,642
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,622
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar middle schools in Napa
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~868 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Redwood Middle
How many students attend Redwood Middle?
Redwood Middle has 868 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Napa, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Redwood Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Redwood Middle is 22.3:1, which is 4% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Redwood Middle?
52.6% of students at Redwood Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Redwood Middle?
The largest demographic group at Redwood Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 56.0% of enrollment, in Napa, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Redwood Middle?
Redwood Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Redwood Middle rank among middle schools in Napa?
By Resource Investment Index, Redwood Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Napa, 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 Napa on the city page.
Is Redwood Middle a good school?
Redwood Middle earns 30/100 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 Napa Valley Unified?
Besides Redwood Middle, Napa Valley Unified also operates American Canyon High (1,720 students), Napa High (1,642 students), and Vintage High (1,622 students). See the Napa Valley Unified district page for the complete list.
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