- Enrollment
- 933
- Students per teacher
- 35.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Alta Loma, CA
Alta Loma Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Alta Loma Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060216000094
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alta Loma Junior High earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of California schools.
- #11 of 13
- public schools in Alta Loma · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30.8:1
- large classes for California
- 27.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Alta Loma Junior High has class sizes larger than 96% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alta Loma Junior High ranks #11 of 13 public schools in Alta Loma, CA.
School address
District: Alta Loma Elementary · California
NCES ID 060216000094 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Alta Loma Junior High held near 643 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.3 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 060216000094 · Alta Loma, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
831 enr · 30.8:1 · 27.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Vineyard Junior High (933 students)
Alta Loma Junior High held near 643 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.3 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Alta Loma Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vineyard Junio
Vineyard Junior High
933 students
- This school
Alta Loma Junior High
831 students
- Floyd M. Stork
Floyd M. Stork Elementary
642 students
- Banyan Element
Banyan Elementary
572 students
- Deer Canyon El
Deer Canyon Elementary
496 students
- Victoria Grove
Victoria Groves Elementary
452 students
What this shows Alta Loma Junior High reports 831 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alta Loma Junior High compares
Alta Loma Junior High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 30.8:1 | ▲ 43% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.4% | ▼ 51% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 831 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.8:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
831
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
30.8:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 96% in California - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$14,312
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 831 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.3%
White 29.7%
Asian 8.3%
African American 4.7%
Two or More 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Alta Loma Junior High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alta Loma Elementary reports $14,312 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alta Loma Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vineyard Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Floyd M. Stork Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Banyan Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Deer Canyon Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Victoria Groves Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alta Loma Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in Alta Loma
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 (~831 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alta Loma Junior High
How many students attend Alta Loma Junior High?
Alta Loma Junior High has 831 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Alta Loma, CA. CCD year-over-year: 634 (2022-23) → 643 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alta Loma Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Alta Loma Junior High is 30.8:1, which is 43% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 96% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alta Loma Junior High?
27.4% of students at Alta Loma Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alta Loma Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Alta Loma Junior High is Hispanic or Latino at 52.3% of enrollment, in Alta Loma, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alta Loma Junior High?
Alta Loma Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Alta Loma Junior High rank among public schools in Alta Loma?
By Resource Investment Index, Alta Loma Junior High ranks #11 of 13 public schools in Alta Loma, 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 Alta Loma on the city page.
What other schools are in Alta Loma Elementary?
Besides Alta Loma Junior High, Alta Loma Elementary also operates Vineyard Junior High (933 students), Floyd M. Stork Elementary (642 students), and Banyan Elementary (572 students). See the Alta Loma Elementary district page for the complete list.