Enrollment
1,065
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How T. R. Smedberg Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at T. R. Smedberg Middle
T. R. Smedberg Middle is a large middle school in Sacramento, California, enrolling 1,065 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.7:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,065 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 723 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #179.
Its student body is led by Asian (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 304 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Sacramento's middle schools, it stands alongside Sutter Middle (1,181 students): T. R. Smedberg Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.7:1 vs 27.5:1).
Elk Grove Unified also operates Franklin High (2,650 students) and Pleasant Grove High (2,536 students) alongside T. R. Smedberg 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 T. R. Smedberg Middle compares
T. R. Smedberg 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,134
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elk Grove Unified, which includes T. R. Smedberg Middle.
$14,134
Per student
-14%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.1%
State 65.7%
Federal 12.2%
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 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
- 2,650
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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.
Sutter Middle
Standard public school
1,181 students 27.5:1 students per teacher
Arden Middle
Standard public school
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
Standard public school
782 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Will C. Wood Middle
Standard public school
680 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,065 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is T. R. Smedberg Middle a good school?
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. 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 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.
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