Enrollment
1,149
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Roseville, CA
Robert C. Cooley Middle
Federal NCES profile for Robert C. Cooley Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063360008551
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert C. Cooley Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 7
- middle schools in Roseville · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 31.9:1
- large classes for California
- 24.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert C. Cooley Middle has class sizes larger than 97% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert C. Cooley Middle ranks #2 of 7 middle schools in Roseville, CA.
School address
District: Roseville City Elementary · California
NCES ID 063360008551 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
31.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+48% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robert C. Cooley Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robert C. Cooley Middle
Robert C. Cooley Middle is a large middle school in Roseville, California, enrolling 1,149 students.
Class loads run heavy: 31.9:1 is larger than about 97% of California schools and 48% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,149 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 636 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #356.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 575 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Roseville's middle schools, it stands alongside Barbara Chilton Middle (1,289 students): Robert C. Cooley Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (31.9:1 vs 26.9:1).
Roseville City Elementary also operates Barbara Chilton Middle (1,289 students) and Warren T. Eich Middle (939 students) alongside Robert C. Cooley 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 Robert C. Cooley Middle compares
Robert C. Cooley 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 | 31.9:1 | ▲ 48% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.3% | ▼ 56% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,149 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31.9:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,149
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
31.9:1
students per teacher
- 48% above state mean
Top 97% in California - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,226
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 575 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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
White 45.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.1%
Asian 19.1%
Two or More 9.7%
African American 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 45.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.4, Robert C. Cooley Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Roseville City Elementary, which includes Robert C. Cooley Middle.
$14,226
Per student
-14%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.3%
State 43.1%
Federal 9.6%
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 Robert C. Cooley Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Chilton Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Warren T. Eich Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George a. Buljan Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orchard Ranch Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fiddyment Farm | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert C. Cooley Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,289
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 862
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 732
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools in Roseville
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Barbara Chilton Middle
Standard public school
1,289 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
Silverado Middle
Standard public school
1,010 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Warren T. Eich Middle
Standard public school
939 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
George a. Buljan Middle
Standard public school
862 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Wilson C. Riles Middle
Standard public school
682 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Olympus Junior High
Standard public school
439 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,149 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Robert C. Cooley Middle
How many students attend Robert C. Cooley Middle?
Robert C. Cooley Middle has 1,149 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Roseville, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert C. Cooley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert C. Cooley Middle is 31.9:1, which is 48% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 103% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robert C. Cooley Middle?
24.3% of students at Robert C. Cooley Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert C. Cooley Middle?
The largest demographic group at Robert C. Cooley Middle is White at 45.6% of enrollment, in Roseville, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert C. Cooley Middle?
Robert C. Cooley Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Robert C. Cooley Middle rank among middle schools in Roseville?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert C. Cooley Middle ranks #2 of 7 middle schools in Roseville, 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 Roseville on the city page.
Is Robert C. Cooley Middle a good school?
Robert C. Cooley Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. 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 Roseville City Elementary?
Besides Robert C. Cooley Middle, Roseville City Elementary also operates Barbara Chilton Middle (1,289 students), Warren T. Eich Middle (939 students), and George a. Buljan Middle (862 students). See the Roseville City Elementary district page for the complete list.
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