- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA
Vandenberg Middle
Federal NCES profile for Vandenberg 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 062241002690
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vandenberg Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Vandenberg Air Force Base · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- students per teacher
- 44.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Vandenberg Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vandenberg Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA.
School address
District: Lompoc Unified · California
NCES ID 062241002690 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Vandenberg Middle held near 574 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.1 → 27.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 062241002690 · Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
565 enr · 19.5:1 · 44.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Lompoc High (1,593 students)
Vandenberg Middle held near 574 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.1 → 27.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Vandenberg Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lompoc High
Lompoc High
1,593 students
- Cabrillo High
Cabrillo High
1,060 students
- Arthur Hapgood
Arthur Hapgood Elementary
768 students
- Lompoc Valley
Lompoc Valley Middle
744 students
- Miguelito Elem 634
Miguelito Elementary
634 students
- This school 565
Vandenberg Middle
565 students
What this shows Vandenberg Middle reports 565 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vandenberg Middle compares
Vandenberg 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 | 19.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.4% | ▼ 20% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 565 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
565
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 31% in California - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.3%
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
$16,048
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.7%
White 28.7%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 4.4%
African American 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Vandenberg Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lompoc Unified reports $16,048 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vandenberg Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lompoc High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cabrillo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arthur Hapgood Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lompoc Valley Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Miguelito Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vandenberg Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,060
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
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 (~565 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vandenberg Middle
How many students attend Vandenberg Middle?
Vandenberg Middle has 565 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA. CCD year-over-year: 594 (2022-23) → 574 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vandenberg Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Vandenberg Middle is 19.5:1, which is 9% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 24% higher 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 Vandenberg Middle?
44.4% of students at Vandenberg Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vandenberg Middle?
The largest demographic group at Vandenberg Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 57.7% of enrollment, in Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vandenberg Middle?
Vandenberg 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 Vandenberg Middle rank among public schools in Vandenberg Air Force Base?
By Resource Investment Index, Vandenberg Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lompoc Unified?
Besides Vandenberg Middle, Lompoc Unified also operates Lompoc High (1,593 students), Cabrillo High (1,060 students), and Arthur Hapgood Elementary (768 students). See the Lompoc Unified district page for the complete list.