- Enrollment
- 3,113
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clovis, CA
Alta Sierra Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Alta Sierra Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060903010202
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alta Sierra Intermediate earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Clovis · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 24.1:1
- large classes for California
- 26.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Alta Sierra Intermediate has class sizes larger than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alta Sierra Intermediate ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Clovis, CA.
School address
District: Clovis Unified · California
NCES ID 060903010202 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+71 students YoY
Alta Sierra Intermediate grew from 1,284 students in 2022-23 to 1,355 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 57.6 → 60.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+71 students YoY 060903010202 · Clovis, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,374 enr · 24.1:1 · 26.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Clovis East High (3,113 students)
Alta Sierra Intermediate grew from 1,284 students in 2022-23 to 1,355 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE added 57.6 → 60.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Alta Sierra Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clovis East Hi
Clovis East High
3,113 students
- Clovis High
Clovis High
2,779 students
- Buchanan High
Buchanan High
2,551 students
- Clovis North H
Clovis North High
2,360 students
- Clovis West Hi
Clovis West High
2,184 students
- This school
Alta Sierra Intermediate
1,374 students
What this shows Alta Sierra Intermediate reports 1,374 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alta Sierra Intermediate compares
Alta Sierra Intermediate 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 | 24.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.1% | ▼ 53% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,374 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,374
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 72% in California - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,101
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
Counselors10.0 FTE
Per 137 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 93 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 21 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.6%
White 38.4%
Asian 13.3%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Alta Sierra Intermediate is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clovis Unified reports $15,101 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alta Sierra Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clovis East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clovis High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buchanan High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clovis North High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clovis West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alta Sierra Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,779
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,551
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,360
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,184
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar middle schools in Clovis
2 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 (~1,374 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alta Sierra Intermediate
How many students attend Alta Sierra Intermediate?
Alta Sierra Intermediate has 1,374 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clovis, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,284 (2022-23) → 1,355 (2023-24), up 71.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alta Sierra Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Alta Sierra Intermediate is 24.1:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alta Sierra Intermediate?
26.1% of students at Alta Sierra Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alta Sierra Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Alta Sierra Intermediate is Hispanic or Latino at 38.6% of enrollment, in Clovis, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alta Sierra Intermediate?
Alta Sierra Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Sierra Intermediate rank among middle schools in Clovis?
By Resource Investment Index, Alta Sierra Intermediate ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Clovis, 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 Clovis on the city page.
What other schools are in Clovis Unified?
Besides Alta Sierra Intermediate, Clovis Unified also operates Clovis East High (3,113 students), Clovis High (2,779 students), and Buchanan High (2,551 students). See the Clovis Unified district page for the complete list.