- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gardena, CA
Robert E. Peary Middle
Federal NCES profile for Robert E. Peary Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062271003277
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert E. Peary Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools.
- #5 of 16
- public schools in Gardena · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- small classes for California
- 85.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert E. Peary Middle has class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert E. Peary Middle ranks #5 of 16 public schools in Gardena, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003277 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Robert E. Peary Middle held near 1,119 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-45 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 60.3 → 66.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-45 students YoY 062271003277 · Gardena, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,082 enr · 18:1 · 85.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Robert E. Peary Middle held near 1,119 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-45 headcount). Teacher FTE added 60.3 → 66.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Robert E. Peary Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland Charter High
2,719 students
- North Hollywoo
North Hollywood Senior High
2,444 students
- Phineas Bannin
Phineas Banning Senior High
2,422 students
- San Pedro Seni
San Pedro Senior High
2,398 students
- Venice Senior
Venice Senior High
2,293 students
- This school 1,082
Robert E. Peary Middle
1,082 students
What this shows Robert E. Peary Middle reports 1,082 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert E. Peary Middle compares
Robert E. Peary 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 | 18:1 | ▼ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.1% | ▲ 53% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,082 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,082
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 21% in California - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.2%
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
$22,606
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 216 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.4%
African American 26.9%
Asian 4.2%
Two or More 3.7%
White 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, Robert E. Peary Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Los Angeles Unified reports $22,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robert E. Peary Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert E. Peary Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,444
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,293
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Gardena
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~1,082 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robert E. Peary Middle
How many students attend Robert E. Peary Middle?
Robert E. Peary Middle has 1,082 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gardena, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,164 (2022-23) → 1,119 (2023-24), nearly flat (-45).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert E. Peary Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert E. Peary Middle is 18:1, which is 16% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 15% 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 Robert E. Peary Middle?
85.1% of students at Robert E. Peary Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert E. Peary Middle?
The largest demographic group at Robert E. Peary Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 63.4% of enrollment, in Gardena, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert E. Peary Middle?
Robert E. Peary Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Robert E. Peary Middle rank among public schools in Gardena?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert E. Peary Middle ranks #5 of 16 public schools in Gardena, 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 Gardena on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Robert E. Peary Middle, Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students), North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students), and Phineas Banning Senior High (2,422 students). See the Los Angeles Unified district page for the complete list.