- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Eureka, CA
Winship Middle
Federal NCES profile for Winship Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060005213158
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winship Middle earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Eureka · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.3:1
- large classes for California
- 62.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Winship Middle has class sizes larger than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winship Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Eureka, CA.
School address
District: Eureka City Schools · California
NCES ID 060005213158 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Winship Middle held near 409 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.7 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 060005213158 · Eureka, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
413 enr · 24.3:1 · 62.8% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Eureka Senior High (1,162 students)
Winship Middle held near 409 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.7 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Winship Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eureka Senior
Eureka Senior High
1,162 students
- Washington Ele 426
Washington Elementary
426 students
- Catherine L. Z 417
Catherine L. Zane Middle
417 students
- This school 413
Winship Middle
413 students
- Alice Birney E 375
Alice Birney Elementary
375 students
- Lafayette Elem 324
Lafayette Elementary
324 students
What this shows Winship Middle reports 413 students on the CCD universe file.
How Winship Middle compares
Winship 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 | 24.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.8% | ▲ 13% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 74% in California - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
37.5%
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
$16,119
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 413 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.9%
Hispanic or Latino 24.7%
Two or More 10.4%
Asian 9.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.1%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: White at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Winship Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Eureka City Schools reports $16,119 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Winship Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Catherine L. Zane Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alice Birney Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winship Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 32.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar middle schools in Eureka
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 (~413 students)
Frequently asked questions about Winship Middle
How many students attend Winship Middle?
Winship Middle has 413 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Eureka, CA. CCD year-over-year: 400 (2022-23) → 409 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winship Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Winship Middle is 24.3:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Winship Middle?
62.8% of students at Winship Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winship Middle?
The largest demographic group at Winship Middle is White at 47.9% of enrollment, in Eureka, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winship Middle?
Winship Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Winship Middle rank among middle schools in Eureka?
By Resource Investment Index, Winship Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Eureka, 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 Eureka on the city page.
What other schools are in Eureka City Schools?
Besides Winship Middle, Eureka City Schools also operates Eureka Senior High (1,162 students), Washington Elementary (426 students), and Catherine L. Zane Middle (417 students). See the Eureka City Schools district page for the complete list.