- Enrollment
- 2,699
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Riverside, CA
Chemawa Middle
Federal NCES profile for Chemawa Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063315005135
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chemawa Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools.
- #4 of 11
- middle schools in Riverside · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.3:1
- large classes for California
- 76.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Chemawa Middle has class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chemawa Middle ranks #4 of 11 middle schools in Riverside, CA.
School address
District: Riverside Unified · California
NCES ID 063315005135 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+63 students YoY
Chemawa Middle grew from 798 students in 2022-23 to 861 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 39.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+63 students YoY 063315005135 · Riverside, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
885 enr · 25.3:1 · 76.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Martin Luther King Jr. High (2,699 students)
Chemawa Middle grew from 798 students in 2022-23 to 861 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 39.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Chemawa Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Martin Luther
Martin Luther King Jr. High
2,699 students
- Polytechnic Hi
Polytechnic High
2,484 students
- Ramona High
Ramona High
2,142 students
- John W. North
John W. North High
2,011 students
- Arlington High
Arlington High
1,920 students
- This school 885
Chemawa Middle
885 students
What this shows Chemawa Middle reports 885 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chemawa Middle compares
Chemawa Middle 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 | 25.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.2% | ▲ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 885 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.3:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
885
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
25.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 81% in California - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
27.5%
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
$16,986
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 109 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.2%
White 7.6%
African American 4.4%
Asian 2.6%
Two or More 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.5, Chemawa Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Riverside Unified reports $16,986 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chemawa Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Polytechnic High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ramona High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John W. North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arlington High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chemawa Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,484
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,142
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,011
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,920
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools in Riverside
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Ysmael Villegas Middle
Standard public school
1,136 students 21:1 students per teacher
Loma Vista Middle
Standard public school
1,027 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
University Heights Middle
Standard public school
870 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Frank Augustus Miller Middle
Standard public school
844 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Matthew Gage Middle
Standard public school
840 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Sierra Middle
Standard public school
829 students 23:1 students per teacher
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 (~885 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chemawa Middle
How many students attend Chemawa Middle?
Chemawa Middle has 885 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Riverside, CA. CCD year-over-year: 798 (2022-23) → 861 (2023-24), up 63.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chemawa Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Chemawa Middle is 25.3:1, which is 18% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chemawa Middle?
76.2% of students at Chemawa Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chemawa Middle?
The largest demographic group at Chemawa Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 82.2% of enrollment, in Riverside, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chemawa Middle?
Chemawa Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Chemawa Middle rank among middle schools in Riverside?
By Resource Investment Index, Chemawa Middle ranks #4 of 11 middle schools in Riverside, 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 Riverside on the city page.
What other schools are in Riverside Unified?
Besides Chemawa Middle, Riverside Unified also operates Martin Luther King Jr. High (2,699 students), Polytechnic High (2,484 students), and Ramona High (2,142 students). See the Riverside Unified district page for the complete list.