- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fairfax, CA
White Hill Middle
Federal NCES profile for White Hill Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060000608774
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
White Hill Middle earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Fairfax · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- small classes for California
- 10.6%
- free-lunch eligible
White Hill Middle has class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, White Hill Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fairfax, CA.
School address
District: Ross Valley Elementary · California
NCES ID 060000608774 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
White Hill Middle held near 628 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.7 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 060000608774 · Fairfax, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
601 enr · 17.2:1 · 10.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Wade Thomas Elementary (292 students)
White Hill Middle held near 628 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.7 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
White Hill Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
White Hill Middle
601 students
- Wade Thomas El
Wade Thomas Elementary
292 students
- Brookside Elem
Brookside Elementary
278 students
- Hidden Valley
Hidden Valley Elementary
274 students
- Manor Elementa 234
Manor Elementary
234 students
What this shows White Hill Middle reports 601 students on the CCD universe file.
How White Hill Middle compares
White Hill 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 | 17.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.6% | ▼ 81% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 601 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
601
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 17% in California - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,401
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 601 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Two or More 10.7%
Asian 3.2%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, White Hill Middle is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Ross Valley Elementary reports $16,401 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How White Hill Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wade Thomas Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brookside Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hidden Valley Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manor Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to White Hill Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~601 students)
Frequently asked questions about White Hill Middle
How many students attend White Hill Middle?
White Hill Middle has 601 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fairfax, CA. CCD year-over-year: 615 (2022-23) → 628 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Hill Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at White Hill Middle is 17.2:1, which is 20% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 10% 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 White Hill Middle?
10.6% of students at White Hill Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of White Hill Middle?
The largest demographic group at White Hill Middle is White at 69.8% of enrollment, in Fairfax, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White Hill Middle?
White Hill Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 White Hill Middle rank among public schools in Fairfax?
By Resource Investment Index, White Hill Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fairfax, 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 Ross Valley Elementary?
Besides White Hill Middle, Ross Valley Elementary also operates Wade Thomas Elementary (292 students), Brookside Elementary (278 students), and Hidden Valley Elementary (274 students). See the Ross Valley Elementary district page for the complete list.