Enrollment
413
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Winship Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Winship Middle
Winship Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Eureka, California, enrolling 413 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.3:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.8% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 413 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,761 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #964.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 413 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Eureka's middle schools, it stands alongside Catherine L. Zane Middle (417 students): Winship Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.3:1 vs 19:1).
Eureka City Schools also operates Eureka Senior High (1,162 students) and Washington Elementary (426 students) alongside Winship 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 Winship Middle compares
Winship 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,344
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
Counselors1.0 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eureka City Schools, which includes Winship Middle.
$14,344
Per student
-13%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.9%
State 45.9%
Federal 20.1%
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 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
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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.
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 (~413 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.3:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Winship Middle a good school?
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. 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 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.
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