- Enrollment
- 1,582
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Compton, CA
Walton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Walton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060962001000
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walton Middle earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of California schools.
- #1 of 7
- middle schools in Compton · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8:1
- small classes for California
- 59.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Walton Middle has class sizes smaller than 97% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walton Middle ranks #1 of 7 middle schools in Compton, CA.
School address
District: Compton Unified · California
NCES ID 060962001000 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-62 students YoY
Walton Middle shrank from 216 students in 2022-23 to 154 in 2023-24 (-28.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.9 → 8.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-62 students YoY 060962001000 · Compton, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
72 enr · 8:1 · 59.3% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: Dominguez High (1,582 students)
Walton Middle shrank from 216 students in 2022-23 to 154 in 2023-24 (-28.7%). Teacher FTE lost 9.9 → 8.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Walton Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dominguez High
Dominguez High
1,582 students
- Compton High
Compton High
1,438 students
- Centennial Hig
Centennial High
908 students
- Clinton Willia
Clinton William Jefferson
692 students
- Kelly Elementa
Kelly Elementary
685 students
- This school 72
Walton Middle
72 students
What this shows Walton Middle reports 72 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walton Middle compares
Walton Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8:1 | ▼ 63% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.3% | ▲ 7% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 72 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
72
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
8:1
students per teacher
- 63% below state mean
Top 3% in California - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$20,276
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.7%
African American 18.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.9, Walton Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Compton Unified reports $20,276 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walton Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominguez High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Compton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clinton William Jefferson | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kelly Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walton Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar middle schools in Compton
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Davis Middle
Standard public school
520 students 28.9:1 students per teacher
Whaley Middle
Standard public school
429 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Willowbrook Middle
Standard public school
304 students 33.8:1 students per teacher
Bunche Middle
Standard public school
286 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Enterprise Middle
Standard public school
182 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Bridges Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
151 students 30.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~72 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walton Middle
How many students attend Walton Middle?
Walton Middle has 72 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Compton, CA. CCD year-over-year: 216 (2022-23) → 154 (2023-24), down 62.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Walton Middle is 8:1, which is 63% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 49% 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 Walton Middle?
59.3% of students at Walton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Walton Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 81.7% of enrollment, in Compton, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walton Middle?
Walton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Walton Middle rank among middle schools in Compton?
By Resource Investment Index, Walton Middle ranks #1 of 7 middle schools in Compton, 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 Compton on the city page.
What other schools are in Compton Unified?
Besides Walton Middle, Compton Unified also operates Dominguez High (1,582 students), Compton High (1,438 students), and Centennial High (908 students). See the Compton Unified district page for the complete list.