- Enrollment
- 2,650
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sacramento, CA
T. R. Smedberg Middle
Federal NCES profile for T. R. Smedberg Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061233007234
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
T. R. Smedberg Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 18
- middle schools in Sacramento · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.7:1
- students per teacher
- 43.1%
- free-lunch eligible
T. R. Smedberg Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, T. R. Smedberg Middle ranks #3 of 18 middle schools in Sacramento, CA.
School address
District: Elk Grove Unified · California
NCES ID 061233007234 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
T. R. Smedberg Middle held near 1,046 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.8 → 47.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 061233007234 · Sacramento, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,065 enr · 23.7:1 · 43.1% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin High (2,650 students)
T. R. Smedberg Middle held near 1,046 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.8 → 47.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
T. R. Smedberg Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin High
Franklin High
2,650 students
- Pleasant Grove
Pleasant Grove High
2,536 students
- Sheldon High
Sheldon High
2,368 students
- Monterey Trail
Monterey Trail High
2,263 students
- Laguna Creek H
Laguna Creek High
2,142 students
- This school
T. R. Smedberg Middle
1,065 students
What this shows T. R. Smedberg Middle reports 1,065 students on the CCD universe file.
How T. R. Smedberg Middle compares
T. R. Smedberg 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 | 23.7:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.1% | ▼ 22% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,065 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,065
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 69% in California - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.3%
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
$15,921
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
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 125 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 43.7%
Hispanic or Latino 25.8%
African American 11.6%
White 8.5%
Two or More 8.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Asian at 43.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.5, T. R. Smedberg Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elk Grove Unified reports $15,921 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How T. R. Smedberg Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sheldon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monterey Trail High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Laguna Creek High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to T. R. Smedberg Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,536
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,368
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,263
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,142
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Sacramento
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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Arden Middle
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1,010 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Samuel Jackman Middle
Standard public school
909 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
James Rutter Middle
Standard public school
871 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
California Middle
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Will C. Wood Middle
Standard public school
680 students 24.3:1 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 (~1,065 students)
Frequently asked questions about T. R. Smedberg Middle
How many students attend T. R. Smedberg Middle?
T. R. Smedberg Middle has 1,065 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sacramento, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,026 (2022-23) → 1,046 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at T. R. Smedberg Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at T. R. Smedberg Middle is 23.7:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at T. R. Smedberg Middle?
43.1% of students at T. R. Smedberg Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of T. R. Smedberg Middle?
The largest demographic group at T. R. Smedberg Middle is Asian at 43.7% of enrollment, in Sacramento, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for T. R. Smedberg Middle?
T. R. Smedberg Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 T. R. Smedberg Middle rank among middle schools in Sacramento?
By Resource Investment Index, T. R. Smedberg Middle ranks #3 of 18 middle schools in Sacramento, 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 Sacramento on the city page.
What other schools are in Elk Grove Unified?
Besides T. R. Smedberg Middle, Elk Grove Unified also operates Franklin High (2,650 students), Pleasant Grove High (2,536 students), and Sheldon High (2,368 students). See the Elk Grove Unified district page for the complete list.