Enrollment
582
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hayward, CA
Winton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Winton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061674002137
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winton Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Hayward · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.3:1
- large classes for California
- 70.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Winton Middle has class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winton Middle ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Hayward, CA.
School address
District: Hayward Unified · California
NCES ID 061674002137 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Winton Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Winton Middle
Winton Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Hayward, California, enrolling 582 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.3:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 582 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 2,130 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #301.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (77%) and Asian (9%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 171 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Hayward's middle schools, it stands alongside Martin Luther King Jr. Middle (669 students): Winton Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.3:1 vs 21.6:1).
Hayward Unified also operates Mt. Eden High (1,865 students) and Hayward High (1,580 students) alongside Winton 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 Winton Middle compares
Winton 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 | 25.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.5% | ▲ 27% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 582 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.3:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
582
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
25.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 81% in California - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
38.7%
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
$17,201
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.4 FTE
Per 171 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 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 77.0%
Asian 8.6%
African American 6.5%
Two or More 4.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.6%
White 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.2, Winton Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hayward Unified, which includes Winton Middle.
$17,201
Per student
+4%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.7%
State 52.2%
Federal 12.1%
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 Winton Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Eden High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hayward High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tennyson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cherryland Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Burbank Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winton Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,865
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,580
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,511
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar middle schools in Hayward
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
Standard public school
669 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Bret Harte Middle
Standard public school
465 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Cesar Chavez Middle
Standard public school
453 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Anthony W. Ochoa Middle
Standard public school
405 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~582 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Winton Middle
How many students attend Winton Middle?
Winton Middle has 582 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hayward, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Winton Middle is 25.3:1, which is 18% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Winton Middle?
70.5% of students at Winton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Winton Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 77.0% of enrollment, in Hayward, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winton Middle?
Winton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Winton Middle rank among middle schools in Hayward?
By Resource Investment Index, Winton Middle ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Hayward, 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 Hayward on the city page.
Is Winton Middle a good school?
Winton Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of 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 Hayward Unified?
Besides Winton Middle, Hayward Unified also operates Mt. Eden High (1,865 students), Hayward High (1,580 students), and Tennyson High (1,511 students). See the Hayward Unified district page for the complete list.
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