Enrollment
754
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Corona, CA
Corona Fundamental Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Corona Fundamental Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060985001048
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Corona Fundamental Intermediate earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of California schools.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Corona · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.9:1
- large classes for California
- 53.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Corona Fundamental Intermediate has class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Corona Fundamental Intermediate ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Corona, CA.
School address
District: Corona-Norco Unified · California
NCES ID 060985001048 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Corona Fundamental Intermediate compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Corona Fundamental Intermediate
Corona Fundamental Intermediate is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Corona, California, enrolling 754 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.9:1 is larger than about 89% of California schools and 25% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 53.3% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 754 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 1,314 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #17, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (70%) and Asian (17%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 215 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
13.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 16 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Corona's middle schools, it stands alongside El Cerrito Middle (1,218 students): Corona Fundamental Intermediate is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (26.9:1 vs 27.7:1).
Corona-Norco Unified also operates Eleanor Roosevelt High (4,353 students) and Santiago High (3,577 students) alongside Corona Fundamental 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 Corona Fundamental Intermediate compares
Corona Fundamental 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 | 26.9:1 | ▲ 25% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.3% | ▼ 4% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 754 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.9:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
754
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 89% in California - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 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 70.0%
Asian 16.8%
White 7.8%
African American 2.9%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.4, Corona Fundamental Intermediate is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Corona-Norco Unified, which includes Corona Fundamental 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 Corona Fundamental Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Santiago High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Corona High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Norco High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Corona Fundamental 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
Auburndale Intermediate
Standard public school
640 students 23.7:1 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 (~754 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Corona Fundamental Intermediate
How many students attend Corona Fundamental Intermediate?
Corona Fundamental Intermediate has 754 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Corona, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Corona Fundamental Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Corona Fundamental Intermediate is 26.9:1, which is 25% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 71% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Corona Fundamental Intermediate?
53.3% of students at Corona Fundamental Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Corona Fundamental Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Corona Fundamental Intermediate is Hispanic or Latino at 70.0% of enrollment, in Corona, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Corona Fundamental Intermediate?
Corona Fundamental Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Corona Fundamental Intermediate rank among middle schools in Corona?
By Resource Investment Index, Corona Fundamental Intermediate ranks #1 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 Corona Fundamental Intermediate a good school?
Corona Fundamental Intermediate earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. 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 Corona Fundamental 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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