Enrollment
396
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Felton, CA
San Lorenzo Valley Middle
Federal NCES profile for San Lorenzo Valley Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063474005864
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Lorenzo Valley Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of California schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Felton · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.8:1
- large classes for California
- 27.6%
- free-lunch eligible
San Lorenzo Valley Middle has class sizes larger than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Lorenzo Valley Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Felton, CA.
School address
District: San Lorenzo Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 063474005864 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How San Lorenzo Valley Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at San Lorenzo Valley Middle
San Lorenzo Valley Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Felton, California, enrolling 396 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.8:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 396 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,043 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #317.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 198 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding San Lorenzo Valley Unified spends $13,215 per pupil, 20% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
San Lorenzo Valley Unified also operates San Lorenzo Valley High (578 students) and San Lorenzo Valley Elementary (537 students) alongside San Lorenzo Valley 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 San Lorenzo Valley Middle compares
San Lorenzo Valley 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 | 24.8:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.6% | ▼ 50% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 78% in California - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
33.3%
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
$13,215
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 198 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 75.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.4, San Lorenzo Valley Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Lorenzo Valley Unified, which includes San Lorenzo Valley Middle.
$13,215
Per student
-20%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.7%
State 41.5%
Federal 4.8%
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 San Lorenzo Valley Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Lorenzo Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Lorenzo Valley Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boulder Creek Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Slvusd Charter | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Lorenzo Valley Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~396 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about San Lorenzo Valley Middle
How many students attend San Lorenzo Valley Middle?
San Lorenzo Valley Middle has 396 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Felton, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Lorenzo Valley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at San Lorenzo Valley Middle is 24.8:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at San Lorenzo Valley Middle?
27.6% of students at San Lorenzo Valley Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Lorenzo Valley Middle?
The largest demographic group at San Lorenzo Valley Middle is White at 75.8% of enrollment, in Felton, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Lorenzo Valley Middle?
San Lorenzo Valley Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 San Lorenzo Valley Middle rank among public schools in Felton?
By Resource Investment Index, San Lorenzo Valley Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Felton, 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 Felton on the city page.
Is San Lorenzo Valley Middle a good school?
San Lorenzo Valley Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 San Lorenzo Valley Unified?
Besides San Lorenzo Valley Middle, San Lorenzo Valley Unified also operates San Lorenzo Valley High (578 students), San Lorenzo Valley Elementary (537 students), and Boulder Creek Elementary (416 students). See the San Lorenzo Valley Unified district page for the complete list.
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