Enrollment
579
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Winton, CA
Winton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Winton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 064296010150
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winton Middle earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Winton · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.1:1
- small classes for California
- 80.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Winton Middle has class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winton Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Winton, CA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
+45% 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 high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Winton, California, enrolling 579 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 80.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 579 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 2,063 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,730, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 579 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 139 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 579 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Winton also operates Winfield Elementary (444 students) and Frank Sparkes Elementary (422 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 | 18.1:1 | ▼ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.6% | ▲ 45% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 579 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
579
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 22% in California - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
57.7%
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
$15,187
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 579 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 86.2%
White 6.7%
Asian 5.7%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.9, Winton Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Winton, which includes Winton Middle.
$15,187
Per student
-8%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 5.3%
State 82.6%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winfield Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frank Sparkes Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sybil N. Crookham Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 (~579 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Winton Middle
How many students attend Winton Middle?
Winton Middle has 579 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Winton, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Winton Middle is 18.1:1, which is 16% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 15% 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 Winton Middle?
80.6% 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 86.2% of enrollment, in Winton, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winton Middle?
Winton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (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 Winton Middle rank among public schools in Winton?
By Resource Investment Index, Winton Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Winton, 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 Winton on the city page.
Is Winton Middle a good school?
Winton Middle earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% 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 Winton?
Besides Winton Middle, Winton also operates Winfield Elementary (444 students), Frank Sparkes Elementary (422 students), and Sybil N. Crookham Elementary (362 students). See the Winton district page for the complete list.
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