Enrollment
1,505
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Granada Hills, CA
Robert Frost Middle
Federal NCES profile for Robert Frost Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062271003027
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert Frost Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of California schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Granada Hills · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.1:1
- large classes for California
- 44.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert Frost Middle has class sizes larger than 80% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Frost Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Granada Hills, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003027 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robert Frost Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robert Frost Middle
Robert Frost Middle is a large middle school in Granada Hills, California, enrolling 1,505 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.1:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,505 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 411 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #204.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (50%) and White (33%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 502 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Los Angeles Unified spends $21,940 per pupil, 33% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Granada Hills's middle schools, it stands alongside Patrick Henry Middle (1,053 students): Robert Frost Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.1:1 vs 19.1:1).
Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students) and North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students) alongside Robert Frost 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 Frost Middle compares
Robert Frost 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 | 25.1:1 | ▲ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.4% | ▼ 20% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,505 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.1:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,505
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
25.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 80% in California - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,940
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 502 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: 0.7 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 49.8%
White 33.1%
Asian 9.2%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, Robert Frost Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Los Angeles Unified, which includes Robert Frost Middle.
$21,940
Per student
+33%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.3%
State 54.5%
Federal 19.2%
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 Robert Frost Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert Frost Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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 Granada Hills
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 (~1,505 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Robert Frost Middle
How many students attend Robert Frost Middle?
Robert Frost Middle has 1,505 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Granada Hills, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Frost Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert Frost Middle is 25.1:1, which is 17% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 60% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robert Frost Middle?
44.4% of students at Robert Frost Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert Frost Middle?
The largest demographic group at Robert Frost Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 49.8% of enrollment, in Granada Hills, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert Frost Middle?
Robert Frost Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Robert Frost Middle rank among middle schools in Granada Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Frost Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Granada Hills, 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 Granada Hills on the city page.
Is Robert Frost Middle a good school?
Robert Frost Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of 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 Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Robert Frost 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.
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