- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lakeport, CA
Terrace Middle
Federal NCES profile for Terrace Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062067002487
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Terrace Middle earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Lakeport · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.7:1
- small classes for California
- 62.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Terrace Middle has class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Terrace Middle ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Lakeport, CA.
School address
District: Lakeport Unified · California
NCES ID 062067002487 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Terrace Middle held near 475 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.1 → 25.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 062067002487 · Lakeport, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
370 enr · 13.7:1 · 62.4% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeport Elementary (530 students)
Terrace Middle held near 475 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.1 → 25.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Terrace Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeport Eleme
Lakeport Elementary
530 students
- This school
Terrace Middle
370 students
- Clear Lake Hig
Clear Lake High
335 students
- Lakeport Alter 101
Lakeport Alternative (Home School)
101 students
- Natural High ( 25
Natural High (Continuation)
25 students
What this shows Terrace Middle reports 370 students on the CCD universe file.
How Terrace Middle compares
Terrace 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 36% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.4% | ▲ 12% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 9% in California - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
54.1%
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
$18,268
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.8%
Hispanic or Latino 33.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 11.4%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 45.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Terrace Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Lakeport Unified reports $18,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Terrace Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeport Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clear Lake High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeport Alternative (Home School) | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Natural High (Continuation) | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Terrace Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 101
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 25
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Lakeport
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~370 students)
Frequently asked questions about Terrace Middle
How many students attend Terrace Middle?
Terrace Middle has 370 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lakeport, CA. CCD year-over-year: 482 (2022-23) → 475 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Terrace Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Terrace Middle is 13.7:1, which is 36% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Terrace Middle?
62.4% of students at Terrace Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Terrace Middle?
The largest demographic group at Terrace Middle is White at 45.8% of enrollment, in Lakeport, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Terrace Middle?
Terrace Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Terrace Middle rank among public schools in Lakeport?
By Resource Investment Index, Terrace Middle ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Lakeport, 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 Lakeport on the city page.
What other schools are in Lakeport Unified?
Besides Terrace Middle, Lakeport Unified also operates Lakeport Elementary (530 students), Clear Lake High (335 students), and Lakeport Alternative (Home School) (101 students). See the Lakeport Unified district page for the complete list.