- Enrollment
- 2,016
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rowland Heights, CA
Alvarado Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Alvarado Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063375005197
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alvarado Intermediate earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Rowland Heights · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- students per teacher
- 62.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Alvarado Intermediate has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alvarado Intermediate ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Rowland Heights, CA.
School address
District: Rowland Unified · California
NCES ID 063375005197 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Alvarado Intermediate held near 666 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.7 → 28.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 063375005197 · Rowland Heights, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
624 enr · 20.8:1 · 62.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Rowland High (2,016 students)
Alvarado Intermediate held near 666 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.7 → 28.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Alvarado Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John a. Rowlan
John a. Rowland High
2,016 students
- Nogales High
Nogales High
1,535 students
- Stanley G. Osw
Stanley G. Oswalt Academy
879 students
- Blandford Elem 643
Blandford Elementary
643 students
- Ybarra Academy 630
Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology
630 students
- This school 624
Alvarado Intermediate
624 students
What this shows Alvarado Intermediate reports 624 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alvarado Intermediate compares
Alvarado Intermediate 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 | 20.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.0% | ▲ 12% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 624 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
624
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,821
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.9%
Asian 46.5%
Two or More 3.2%
White 1.4%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Alvarado Intermediate is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rowland Unified reports $19,821 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alvarado Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Rowland High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nogales High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stanley G. Oswalt Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blandford Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alvarado Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,535
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 879
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~624 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alvarado Intermediate
How many students attend Alvarado Intermediate?
Alvarado Intermediate has 624 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rowland Heights, CA. CCD year-over-year: 648 (2022-23) → 666 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alvarado Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Alvarado Intermediate is 20.8:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% 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 Alvarado Intermediate?
62.0% of students at Alvarado Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alvarado Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Alvarado Intermediate is Hispanic or Latino at 47.9% of enrollment, in Rowland Heights, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alvarado Intermediate?
Alvarado Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Alvarado Intermediate rank among public schools in Rowland Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Alvarado Intermediate ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Rowland Heights, 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 Rowland Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Rowland Unified?
Besides Alvarado Intermediate, Rowland Unified also operates John a. Rowland High (2,016 students), Nogales High (1,535 students), and Stanley G. Oswalt Academy (879 students). See the Rowland Unified district page for the complete list.