- Enrollment
- 2,901
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Folsom, CA
Sutter Middle
Federal NCES profile for Sutter Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061389008577
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sutter Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #14 of 16
- public schools in Folsom · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.3:1
- large classes for California
- 14.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sutter Middle has class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sutter Middle ranks #14 of 16 public schools in Folsom, CA.
School address
District: Folsom-Cordova Unified · California
NCES ID 061389008577 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+76 students YoY
Sutter Middle held near 1,628 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+76 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 62.0 → 64.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+76 students YoY 061389008577 · Folsom, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,628 enr · 26.3:1 · 14.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Folsom High (2,901 students)
Sutter Middle held near 1,628 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+76 headcount). Teacher FTE added 62.0 → 64.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sutter Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Folsom High
Folsom High
2,901 students
- Cordova High
Cordova High
1,944 students
- Vista Del Lago
Vista Del Lago High
1,782 students
- This school
Sutter Middle
1,628 students
- Folsom Middle
Folsom Middle
1,508 students
- Mills Middle 886
Mills Middle
886 students
What this shows Sutter Middle reports 1,628 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sutter Middle compares
Sutter 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 | 26.3:1 | ▲ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.9% | ▼ 73% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,628 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.3:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,628
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
26.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in California - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,003
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 814 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.3%
Asian 31.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
Two or More 10.5%
African American 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 39.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, Sutter Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Folsom-Cordova Unified reports $15,003 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sutter Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folsom High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cordova High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vista Del Lago High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Folsom Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mills Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sutter Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,944
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,782
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,508
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar middle schools in Folsom
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 (~1,628 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sutter Middle
How many students attend Sutter Middle?
Sutter Middle has 1,628 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Folsom, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,552 (2022-23) → 1,628 (2023-24), nearly flat (+76).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sutter Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sutter Middle is 26.3:1, which is 22% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 68% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sutter Middle?
14.9% of students at Sutter Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sutter Middle?
The largest demographic group at Sutter Middle is White at 39.3% of enrollment, in Folsom, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sutter Middle?
Sutter Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Sutter Middle rank among public schools in Folsom?
By Resource Investment Index, Sutter Middle ranks #14 of 16 public schools in Folsom, 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 Folsom on the city page.
What other schools are in Folsom-Cordova Unified?
Besides Sutter Middle, Folsom-Cordova Unified also operates Folsom High (2,901 students), Cordova High (1,944 students), and Vista Del Lago High (1,782 students). See the Folsom-Cordova Unified district page for the complete list.