- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Carmichael, CA
Winston Churchill Middle
Federal NCES profile for Winston Churchill Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063462005762
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winston Churchill Middle earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #8 of 16
- public schools in Carmichael · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.7:1
- large classes for California
- 41.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Winston Churchill Middle has class sizes larger than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winston Churchill Middle ranks #8 of 16 public schools in Carmichael, CA.
School address
District: San Juan Unified · California
NCES ID 063462005762 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+60 students YoY
Winston Churchill Middle grew from 935 students in 2022-23 to 995 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 40.6 → 43.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+60 students YoY 063462005762 · Carmichael, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
987 enr · 24.7:1 · 41.9% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Bella Vista High (1,939 students)
Winston Churchill Middle grew from 935 students in 2022-23 to 995 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE added 40.6 → 43.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Winston Churchill Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bella Vista Hi
Bella Vista High
1,939 students
- Rio Americano
Rio Americano High
1,891 students
- Mira Loma High
Mira Loma High
1,655 students
- Del Campo High
Del Campo High
1,548 students
- El Camino Fund
El Camino Fundamental High
1,226 students
- This school
Winston Churchill Middle
987 students
What this shows Winston Churchill Middle reports 987 students on the CCD universe file.
How Winston Churchill Middle compares
Winston Churchill Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.9% | ▼ 25% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 987 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.7:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
987
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in California - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
23.1%
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
$16,227
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 658 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 38.8%
Asian 26.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
Two or More 10.7%
African American 5.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 38.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.1, Winston Churchill Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for San Juan Unified reports $16,227 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Winston Churchill Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rio Americano High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mira Loma High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Del Campo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Camino Fundamental High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winston Churchill Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,655
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,226
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Carmichael
1 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 (~987 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Winston Churchill Middle
How many students attend Winston Churchill Middle?
Winston Churchill Middle has 987 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Carmichael, CA. CCD year-over-year: 935 (2022-23) → 995 (2023-24), up 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winston Churchill Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Winston Churchill Middle is 24.7:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Winston Churchill Middle?
41.9% of students at Winston Churchill Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winston Churchill Middle?
The largest demographic group at Winston Churchill Middle is White at 38.8% of enrollment, in Carmichael, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winston Churchill Middle?
Winston Churchill Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Winston Churchill Middle rank among public schools in Carmichael?
By Resource Investment Index, Winston Churchill Middle ranks #8 of 16 public schools in Carmichael, 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 Carmichael on the city page.
What other schools are in San Juan Unified?
Besides Winston Churchill Middle, San Juan Unified also operates Bella Vista High (1,939 students), Rio Americano High (1,891 students), and Mira Loma High (1,655 students). See the San Juan Unified district page for the complete list.