Enrollment
640
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Corona, CA
Auburndale Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Auburndale Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060985001046
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Auburndale Intermediate earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Corona · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.7:1
- students per teacher
- 66.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Auburndale Intermediate has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Auburndale Intermediate ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Corona, CA.
School address
District: Corona-Norco Unified · California
NCES ID 060985001046 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Auburndale Intermediate compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Auburndale Intermediate
Auburndale Intermediate is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Corona, California, enrolling 640 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.7:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 66.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 640 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,966 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #177, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (79%) and White (9%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 213 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Corona's middle schools, it stands alongside El Cerrito Middle (1,218 students): Auburndale Intermediate is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.7:1 vs 27.7:1).
Corona-Norco Unified also operates Eleanor Roosevelt High (4,353 students) and Santiago High (3,577 students) alongside Auburndale Intermediate.
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 Auburndale Intermediate compares
Auburndale Intermediate on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.7:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.4% | ▲ 20% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 640 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
640
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 69% in California - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.5%
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
$13,711
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 213 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 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 78.9%
White 8.9%
African American 7.8%
Asian 3.0%
Two or More 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.2, Auburndale Intermediate is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Corona-Norco Unified, which includes Auburndale Intermediate.
$13,711
Per student
-17%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.7%
State 61.1%
Federal 12.2%
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 Auburndale Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Santiago High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Corona High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norco High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Auburndale Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,353
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 3,577
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,032
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Corona
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
El Cerrito Middle
Standard public school
1,218 students 27.7:1 students per teacher
Citrus Hills Intermediate
Standard public school
919 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Corona Fundamental Intermediate
Standard public school
754 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
Letha Raney Intermediate
Standard public school
537 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~640 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Auburndale Intermediate
How many students attend Auburndale Intermediate?
Auburndale Intermediate has 640 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Corona, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Auburndale Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Auburndale Intermediate is 23.7:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Auburndale Intermediate?
66.4% of students at Auburndale Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Auburndale Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Auburndale Intermediate is Hispanic or Latino at 78.9% of enrollment, in Corona, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Auburndale Intermediate?
Auburndale Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Auburndale Intermediate rank among middle schools in Corona?
By Resource Investment Index, Auburndale Intermediate ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Corona, 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 Corona on the city page.
Is Auburndale Intermediate a good school?
Auburndale Intermediate earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Corona-Norco Unified?
Besides Auburndale Intermediate, Corona-Norco Unified also operates Eleanor Roosevelt High (4,353 students), Santiago High (3,577 students), and Centennial High (2,712 students). See the Corona-Norco Unified district page for the complete list.
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