Enrollment
500
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Leandro, CA
Washington Manor Middle
Federal NCES profile for Washington Manor Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063471008973
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Manor Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in San Leandro · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.7:1
- students per teacher
- 56.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Manor Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Manor Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in San Leandro, CA.
School address
District: San Lorenzo Unified · California
NCES ID 063471008973 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Manor Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Manor Middle
Washington Manor Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in San Leandro, California, enrolling 500 students.
At 21.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.2% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 500 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,723 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #376.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (47%) and Asian (35%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 256 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among San Leandro's middle schools, it stands alongside John Muir Middle (969 students): Washington Manor Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.7:1 vs 22.5:1).
San Lorenzo Unified also operates Arroyo High (1,499 students) and San Lorenzo High (1,029 students) alongside Washington Manor 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 Washington Manor Middle compares
Washington Manor 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 | 21.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.2% | ▲ 1% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 500 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
500
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 50% in California - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
38.8%
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
$15,066
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
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 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
Hispanic or Latino 46.9%
Asian 34.7%
African American 6.6%
White 5.8%
Two or More 5.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Washington Manor Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Lorenzo Unified, which includes Washington Manor Middle.
$15,066
Per student
-9%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.5%
State 56.3%
Federal 7.1%
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 Washington Manor Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arroyo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Lorenzo High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bohannon Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hesperian Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edendale Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Manor Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,499
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar middle schools in San Leandro
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~500 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Manor Middle
How many students attend Washington Manor Middle?
Washington Manor Middle has 500 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Leandro, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Manor Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Manor Middle is 21.7:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Manor Middle?
56.2% of students at Washington Manor Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Manor Middle?
The largest demographic group at Washington Manor Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 46.9% of enrollment, in San Leandro, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Manor Middle?
Washington Manor Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Washington Manor Middle rank among middle schools in San Leandro?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Manor Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in San Leandro, 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 San Leandro on the city page.
Is Washington Manor Middle a good school?
Washington Manor Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 San Lorenzo Unified?
Besides Washington Manor Middle, San Lorenzo Unified also operates Arroyo High (1,499 students), San Lorenzo High (1,029 students), and Bohannon Middle (606 students). See the San Lorenzo Unified district page for the complete list.
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