Enrollment
551
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Garden Grove, CA
Donald S. Jordan Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Donald S. Jordan Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061488001853
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Donald S. Jordan Intermediate earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of California schools.
- #2 of 8
- middle schools in Garden Grove · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24:1
- large classes for California
- 73.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Donald S. Jordan Intermediate has class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Donald S. Jordan Intermediate ranks #2 of 8 middle schools in Garden Grove, CA.
School address
District: Garden Grove Unified · California
NCES ID 061488001853 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Donald S. Jordan Intermediate compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Donald S. Jordan Intermediate
Donald S. Jordan Intermediate is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Garden Grove, California, enrolling 551 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 551 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 2,191 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #345.
Its student body is led by Asian (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 551 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Garden Grove's middle schools, it stands alongside Hilton D. Bell Intermediate (632 students): Donald S. Jordan Intermediate is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (24:1 vs 24.3:1).
Garden Grove Unified also operates Garden Grove High (2,148 students) and La Quinta High (2,041 students) alongside Donald S. Jordan 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 Donald S. Jordan Intermediate compares
Donald S. Jordan 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 | 24:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.8% | ▲ 33% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 551 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
551
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
24:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 71% in California - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,783
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 551 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Asian 57.2%
Hispanic or Latino 37.9%
White 3.1%
Two or More 0.9%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 57.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, Donald S. Jordan Intermediate is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Garden Grove Unified, which includes Donald S. Jordan Intermediate.
$16,783
Per student
+2%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.3%
State 56.8%
Federal 12.9%
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 Donald S. Jordan Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Grove High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Quinta High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bolsa Grande High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Santiago High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pacifica High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Donald S. Jordan Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,701
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,664
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,634
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools in Garden Grove
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Hilton D. Bell Intermediate
Standard public school
632 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Alamitos Intermediate
Standard public school
581 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Leroy L. Doig Intermediate
Standard public school
557 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
James Irvine Intermediate
Standard public school
532 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate
Standard public school
485 students 22:1 students per teacher
Izaak Walton Intermediate
Standard public school
458 students 20.8:1 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 (~551 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Donald S. Jordan Intermediate
How many students attend Donald S. Jordan Intermediate?
Donald S. Jordan Intermediate has 551 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Garden Grove, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donald S. Jordan Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Donald S. Jordan Intermediate is 24:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Donald S. Jordan Intermediate?
73.8% of students at Donald S. Jordan Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Donald S. Jordan Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Donald S. Jordan Intermediate is Asian at 57.2% of enrollment, in Garden Grove, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Donald S. Jordan Intermediate?
Donald S. Jordan Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Donald S. Jordan Intermediate rank among middle schools in Garden Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Donald S. Jordan Intermediate ranks #2 of 8 middle schools in Garden Grove, 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 Garden Grove on the city page.
Is Donald S. Jordan Intermediate a good school?
Donald S. Jordan Intermediate earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% 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 Garden Grove Unified?
Besides Donald S. Jordan Intermediate, Garden Grove Unified also operates Garden Grove High (2,148 students), La Quinta High (2,041 students), and Bolsa Grande High (1,701 students). See the Garden Grove Unified district page for the complete list.
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