- Enrollment
- 2,373
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lake Elsinore, CA
Terra Cotta Middle
Federal NCES profile for Terra Cotta Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060002709496
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Terra Cotta Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of California schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Lake Elsinore · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.9:1
- large classes for California
- 65.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Terra Cotta Middle has class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Terra Cotta Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Lake Elsinore, CA.
School address
District: Lake Elsinore Unified · California
NCES ID 060002709496 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Terra Cotta Middle held near 1,064 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 40.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-30 students YoY 060002709496 · Lake Elsinore, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,026 enr · 23.9:1 · 65.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Temescal Canyon High (2,373 students)
Terra Cotta Middle held near 1,064 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 40.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Terra Cotta Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Temescal Canyo
Temescal Canyon High
2,373 students
- Elsinore High
Elsinore High
1,927 students
- Lakeside High
Lakeside High
1,687 students
- David a. Brown
David a. Brown Middle
1,030 students
- This school
Terra Cotta Middle
1,026 students
- Canyon Lake Mi
Canyon Lake Middle
951 students
What this shows Terra Cotta Middle reports 1,026 students on the CCD universe file.
How Terra Cotta Middle compares
Terra Cotta 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 | 23.9:1 | ▲ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.8% | ▲ 19% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,026 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.9:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,026
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 70% in California - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.3%
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
$16,068
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
Counselors3.2 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.0%
White 12.2%
African American 3.4%
Asian 3.2%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.8, Terra Cotta Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lake Elsinore Unified reports $16,068 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Terra Cotta Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temescal Canyon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elsinore High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeside High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| David a. Brown Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Canyon Lake Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Terra Cotta Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,927
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,030
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar middle schools in Lake Elsinore
2 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 (~1,026 students)
Frequently asked questions about Terra Cotta Middle
How many students attend Terra Cotta Middle?
Terra Cotta Middle has 1,026 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lake Elsinore, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,094 (2022-23) → 1,064 (2023-24), nearly flat (-30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Terra Cotta Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Terra Cotta Middle is 23.9:1, which is 11% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Terra Cotta Middle?
65.8% of students at Terra Cotta Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Terra Cotta Middle?
The largest demographic group at Terra Cotta Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 79.0% of enrollment, in Lake Elsinore, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Terra Cotta Middle?
Terra Cotta Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Terra Cotta Middle rank among middle schools in Lake Elsinore?
By Resource Investment Index, Terra Cotta Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Lake Elsinore, 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 Lake Elsinore on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Elsinore Unified?
Besides Terra Cotta Middle, Lake Elsinore Unified also operates Temescal Canyon High (2,373 students), Elsinore High (1,927 students), and Lakeside High (1,687 students). See the Lake Elsinore Unified district page for the complete list.