- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Westminster, CA
Warner Middle
Federal NCES profile for Warner Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 064215006916
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Warner Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Westminster · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- students per teacher
- 74.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Warner Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Warner Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Westminster, CA.
School address
District: Westminster · California
NCES ID 064215006916 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-71 students YoY
Warner Middle shrank from 879 students in 2022-23 to 808 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.4 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-71 students YoY 064215006916 · Westminster, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
846 enr · 20.1:1 · 74.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Helen Stacey Middle (947 students)
Warner Middle shrank from 879 students in 2022-23 to 808 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE lost 42.4 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Warner Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Helen Stacey M
Helen Stacey Middle
947 students
- This school
Warner Middle
846 students
- Demille Elemen
Demille Elementary
562 students
- Eastwood Eleme
Eastwood Elementary
542 students
- Jessie Hayden
Jessie Hayden Elementary
514 students
- Johnson Middle
Johnson Middle
505 students
What this shows Warner Middle reports 846 students on the CCD universe file.
How Warner Middle compares
Warner 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 | 20.1:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.3% | ▲ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 846 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
846
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 35% in California - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,742
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 846 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 53.8%
Hispanic or Latino 41.0%
Two or More 2.6%
White 1.2%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Warner Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Westminster reports $18,742 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Warner Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Stacey Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Demille Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastwood Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jessie Hayden Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Johnson Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Warner Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Westminster
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~846 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Warner Middle
How many students attend Warner Middle?
Warner Middle has 846 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Westminster, CA. CCD year-over-year: 879 (2022-23) → 808 (2023-24), down 71.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Warner Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Warner Middle is 20.1:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 28% 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 Warner Middle?
74.3% of students at Warner Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Warner Middle?
The largest demographic group at Warner Middle is Asian at 53.8% of enrollment, in Westminster, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Warner Middle?
Warner Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Warner Middle rank among middle schools in Westminster?
By Resource Investment Index, Warner Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Westminster, 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 Westminster on the city page.
What other schools are in Westminster?
Besides Warner Middle, Westminster also operates Helen Stacey Middle (947 students), Demille Elementary (562 students), and Eastwood Elementary (542 students). See the Westminster district page for the complete list.