- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Donald S. Jordan Intermediate held near 588 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.2 → 23.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 061488001853 · Garden Grove, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
551 enr · 24:1 · 73.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Garden Grove High (2,148 students)
Donald S. Jordan Intermediate held near 588 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.2 → 23.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Donald S. Jordan Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garden Grove H
Garden Grove High
2,148 students
- La Quinta High
La Quinta High
2,041 students
- Bolsa Grande H
Bolsa Grande High
1,701 students
- Santiago High
Santiago High
1,664 students
- Pacifica High
Pacifica High
1,634 students
- This school 551
Donald S. Jordan Intermediate
551 students
What this shows Donald S. Jordan Intermediate reports 551 students on the CCD universe file.
How Donald S. Jordan Intermediate compares
Donald S. Jordan 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 | 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 methodology
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
$20,023
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
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.
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
District finance for Garden Grove Unified reports $20,023 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,041
- 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
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 (~551 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 602 (2022-23) → 588 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.