Enrollment
370
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Terrace Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Terrace Middle
Terrace Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Lakeport, California, enrolling 370 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 13.7:1, Terrace Middle is leaner than roughly 91% of California schools and 36% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.4% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 370 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,547 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #834.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 370 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Lakeport's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lakeport Elementary (530 students): Terrace Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.7:1 vs 27.9:1).
Lakeport Unified also operates Lakeport Elementary (530 students) and Clear Lake High (335 students) alongside Terrace 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 Terrace Middle compares
Terrace 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,654
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lakeport Unified, which includes Terrace Middle.
$14,654
Per student
-11%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.5%
State 56.1%
Federal 16.4%
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 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
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~370 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Terrace Middle a good school?
Terrace Middle earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 91% of 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 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.
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