Enrollment
736
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Windsor, CA
Windsor Middle
Federal NCES profile for Windsor Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060003406982
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Windsor Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Windsor · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- students per teacher
- 39.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Windsor Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Windsor Middle ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Windsor, CA.
School address
District: Windsor Unified · California
NCES ID 060003406982 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Windsor Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Windsor Middle
Windsor Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Windsor, California, enrolling 736 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 736 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,243 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #89, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (40%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 368 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
16.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Windsor Unified also operates Windsor High (1,700 students) and Cali Calmecac Language Academy (1,075 students) alongside Windsor 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 Windsor Middle compares
Windsor 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 | 19.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.2% | ▼ 29% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 736 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
736
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 34% in California - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,106
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 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 49.4%
White 39.6%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Windsor Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Windsor Unified, which includes Windsor Middle.
$14,106
Per student
-15%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.5%
State 29.8%
Federal 6.7%
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 Windsor Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cali Calmecac Language Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mattie Washburn Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brooks Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bridges Community Based School North County Consortium | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Windsor Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,700
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 52
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~736 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Windsor Middle
How many students attend Windsor Middle?
Windsor Middle has 736 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Windsor, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Windsor Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Windsor Middle is 19.9:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 27% 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 Windsor Middle?
39.2% of students at Windsor Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Windsor Middle?
The largest demographic group at Windsor Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 49.4% of enrollment, in Windsor, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Windsor Middle?
Windsor Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Windsor Middle rank among public schools in Windsor?
By Resource Investment Index, Windsor Middle ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Windsor, 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 Windsor on the city page.
Is Windsor Middle a good school?
Windsor Middle earns 44/100 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 Windsor Unified?
Besides Windsor Middle, Windsor Unified also operates Windsor High (1,700 students), Cali Calmecac Language Academy (1,075 students), and Mattie Washburn Elementary (535 students). See the Windsor Unified district page for the complete list.
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