- Enrollment
- 1,401
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Monterey, CA
Walter Colton
Federal NCES profile for Walter Colton, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062553003818
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 87
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walter Colton earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Monterey · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- small classes for California
- 69.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Walter Colton has class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walter Colton ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Monterey, CA.
School address
District: Monterey Peninsula Unified · California
NCES ID 062553003818 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
129 on latest CCD 062553003818 · Monterey, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
129 enr · 14.3:1 · 69.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Monterey High (1,401 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 6 public schools in Monterey. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Walter Colton in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Monterey High
Monterey High
1,401 students
- Seaside High
Seaside High
1,073 students
- Marina High
Marina High
721 students
- La Mesa
La Mesa
689 students
- Monte Vista
Monte Vista
688 students
- This school 129
Walter Colton
129 students
What this shows Walter Colton reports 129 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walter Colton compares
Walter Colton vs California and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 33% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.8% | ▲ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 129 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
129
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 10% in California - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
61.2%
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
$17,464
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 65 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Monterey Peninsula Unified reports $17,464 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walter Colton Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seaside High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marina High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Mesa | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monte Vista | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walter Colton's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~129 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walter Colton
How many students attend Walter Colton?
Walter Colton has 129 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Monterey, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walter Colton?
The student-teacher ratio at Walter Colton is 14.3:1, which is 33% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 9% 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 Walter Colton?
69.8% of students at Walter Colton are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walter Colton?
Walter Colton has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Walter Colton rank among public schools in Monterey?
By Resource Investment Index, Walter Colton ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Monterey, 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 Monterey on the city page.
What other schools are in Monterey Peninsula Unified?
Besides Walter Colton, Monterey Peninsula Unified also operates Monterey High (1,401 students), Seaside High (1,073 students), and Marina High (721 students). See the Monterey Peninsula Unified district page for the complete list.