At a glance
Reported students
830
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
45.37
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
71st percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
865
El Camino Junior High: 830 reported students.
State peer staffing position
23rd percentile
18.3:1 reported; state peer median 21:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 799
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.5:1
What the reported data says about El Camino Junior High
El Camino Junior High is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Santa Maria. It is one of 21 current school records connected to Santa Maria-Bonita. NCES reports 830 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,370 middle schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 646 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 71st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.3:1, below the California median of 21:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (98.8%) and White (0.5%). English learners represent 28.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking El Camino Junior High
- 1How do the reported 18.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 45.37 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 28.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.15
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.5%
- Hispanic98.8%
- Black0.1%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Santa Maria-Bonita
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Kunst (Tommie) Junior High
Middle · Grades 07–08
912 reported students
Fesler (Isaac) Junior High
Middle · Grades 07–08
974 reported students
Arellanes Junior High
Middle · Grades 07–08
668 reported students
Bill Libbon Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
834 reported students
Oakley (Calvin C.) Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
849 reported students
Taylor (Ida Redmond) Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
849 reported students
Public schools near El Camino Junior High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fesler (Isaac) Junior High Middle · Santa Maria-Bonita | 07–08 | 974 | 1.1 mi |
| Kunst (Tommie) Junior High Middle · Santa Maria-Bonita | 07–08 | 912 | 1.9 mi |
| Lakeview Junior High Middle · Orcutt Union Elementary | 07–08 | 463 | 4.7 mi |
| Arellanes Junior High Middle · Santa Maria-Bonita | 07–08 | 668 | 5.1 mi |
| Orcutt Junior High Middle · Orcutt Union Elementary | 07–08 | 464 | 6.7 mi |
| Guadalupe Junior High Middle · Guadalupe Union Elementary | 07–08 | — | 7.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about El Camino Junior High
What grades does El Camino Junior High serve?
El Camino Junior High reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Santa Maria-Bonita.
How many students attend El Camino Junior High?
El Camino Junior High reported 830 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 71st percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 799 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at El Camino Junior High?
The calculated ratio is 18.3:1, based on 830 students and 45.37 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 21:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is El Camino Junior High a public, charter, or magnet school?
El Camino Junior High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Santa Maria-Bonita attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of El Camino Junior High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
97% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is El Camino Junior High in?
El Camino Junior High is part of Santa Maria-Bonita, based in Santa Maria, CA, which operates 21 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near El Camino Junior High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Fesler (Isaac) Junior High (1.1 mi), Kunst (Tommie) Junior High (1.9 mi), Lakeview Junior High (4.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.