- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Salinas, CA
San Benancio Middle
Federal NCES profile for San Benancio Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 064161006861
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Benancio Middle earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 8
- middle schools in Salinas · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.8:1
- students per teacher
- 17.5%
- free-lunch eligible
San Benancio Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Benancio Middle ranks #5 of 8 middle schools in Salinas, CA.
School address
District: Washington Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 064161006861 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
San Benancio Middle grew from 240 students in 2022-23 to 260 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 064161006861 · Salinas, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
261 enr · 21.8:1 · 17.5% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Toro Park Elementary (341 students)
San Benancio Middle grew from 240 students in 2022-23 to 260 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
San Benancio Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Toro Park Elem
Toro Park Elementary
341 students
- This school
San Benancio Middle
261 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elementary
154 students
What this shows San Benancio Middle reports 261 students on the CCD universe file.
How San Benancio Middle compares
San Benancio Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.5% | ▼ 68% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 261 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
261
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 51% in California - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,614
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.9%
Hispanic or Latino 28.7%
Asian 10.0%
Two or More 8.4%
Largest group: White at 52.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, San Benancio Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Washington Union Elementary reports $14,614 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How San Benancio Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toro Park Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Benancio Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 154
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar middle schools in Salinas
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Harden Middle
Standard public school
1,101 students 22:1 students per teacher
La Paz Middle
Standard public school
1,099 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Washington Middle
Standard public school
1,082 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
El Sausal Middle
Standard public school
1,067 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
John Gutierrez Middle
Standard public school
568 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Gavilan View Middle
Standard public school
556 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~261 students)
Frequently asked questions about San Benancio Middle
How many students attend San Benancio Middle?
San Benancio Middle has 261 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Salinas, CA. CCD year-over-year: 240 (2022-23) → 260 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Benancio Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at San Benancio Middle is 21.8:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at San Benancio Middle?
17.5% of students at San Benancio Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Benancio Middle?
The largest demographic group at San Benancio Middle is White at 52.9% of enrollment, in Salinas, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Benancio Middle?
San Benancio Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 San Benancio Middle rank among middle schools in Salinas?
By Resource Investment Index, San Benancio Middle ranks #5 of 8 middle schools in Salinas, 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 Salinas on the city page.
What other schools are in Washington Union Elementary?
Besides San Benancio Middle, Washington Union Elementary also operates Toro Park Elementary (341 students) and Washington Elementary (154 students). See the Washington Union Elementary district page for the complete list.