- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
San Lorenzo Valley Middle grew from 381 students in 2022-23 to 411 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 16.7 → 20.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 063474005864 · Felton, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
396 enr · 24.8:1 · 27.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: San Lorenzo Valley High (578 students)
San Lorenzo Valley Middle grew from 381 students in 2022-23 to 411 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE added 16.7 → 20.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
San Lorenzo Valley Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- San Lorenzo Va
San Lorenzo Valley High
578 students
- San Lorenzo Va
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary
537 students
- Boulder Creek
Boulder Creek Elementary
416 students
- This school
San Lorenzo Valley Middle
396 students
- Slvusd Charter
Slvusd Charter
301 students
What this shows San Lorenzo Valley Middle reports 396 students on the CCD universe file.
How San Lorenzo Valley Middle compares
San Lorenzo Valley 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,213
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
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.
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
District finance for San Lorenzo Valley Unified reports $14,213 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~396 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 381 (2022-23) → 411 (2023-24), up 30.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.