Enrollment
1,005
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Santa Ana, CA
Douglas Macarthur Fundamental Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Douglas Macarthur Fundamental Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063531007862
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Douglas Macarthur Fundamental Intermediate earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 8
- middle schools in Santa Ana · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.4:1
- students per teacher
- 54.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Douglas Macarthur Fundamental Intermediate has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas Macarthur Fundamental Intermediate ranks #6 of 8 middle schools in Santa Ana, CA.
School address
District: Santa Ana Unified · California
NCES ID 063531007862 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Douglas Macarthur Fundamental Intermediate compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Douglas Macarthur Fundamental Intermediate
Douglas Macarthur Fundamental Intermediate is a higher-need, large middle school in Santa Ana, California, enrolling 1,005 students.
At 21.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 54.1% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 1,005 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 823 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #151.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (90% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 335 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Santa Ana's middle schools, it stands alongside Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate (1,234 students): Douglas Macarthur Fundamental Intermediate is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.4:1 vs 22:1).
Santa Ana Unified also operates Santa Ana High (2,505 students) and Segerstrom High (2,376 students) alongside Douglas Macarthur 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 Douglas Macarthur Fundamental Intermediate compares
Douglas Macarthur 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 | 21.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.1% | ▼ 3% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,005 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,005
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% below state mean
Top 47% in California - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.7%
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
$18,933
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 90.3%
Asian 5.2%
White 1.7%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
African American 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.1, Douglas Macarthur Fundamental Intermediate is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Santa Ana Unified, which includes Douglas Macarthur Fundamental Intermediate.
$18,933
Per student
+15%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.0%
State 54.7%
Federal 19.3%
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 Douglas Macarthur Fundamental Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Ana High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Segerstrom High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hector G. Godinez | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Century High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Douglas Macarthur Fundamental Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,505
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,908
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,519
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Santa Ana
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate
Standard public school
1,234 students 22:1 students per teacher
Raymond a. Villa Fundamental Intermediate
Standard public school
936 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Hewes Middle
Standard public school
929 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Gerald P. Carr Intermediate
Standard public school
886 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate
Standard public school
584 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate
Standard public school
534 students 24.3:1 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 (~1,005 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Douglas Macarthur Fundamental Intermediate
How many students attend Douglas Macarthur Fundamental Intermediate?
Douglas Macarthur Fundamental Intermediate has 1,005 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Santa Ana, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas Macarthur Fundamental Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Douglas Macarthur Fundamental Intermediate is 21.4:1, which is 0% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Douglas Macarthur Fundamental Intermediate?
54.1% of students at Douglas Macarthur Fundamental Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Douglas Macarthur Fundamental Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Douglas Macarthur Fundamental Intermediate is Hispanic or Latino at 90.3% of enrollment, in Santa Ana, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Douglas Macarthur Fundamental Intermediate?
Douglas Macarthur Fundamental Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Douglas Macarthur Fundamental Intermediate rank among middle schools in Santa Ana?
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas Macarthur Fundamental Intermediate ranks #6 of 8 middle schools in Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana on the city page.
Is Douglas Macarthur Fundamental Intermediate a good school?
Douglas Macarthur Fundamental Intermediate earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Santa Ana Unified?
Besides Douglas Macarthur Fundamental Intermediate, Santa Ana Unified also operates Santa Ana High (2,505 students), Segerstrom High (2,376 students), and Valley High (1,908 students). See the Santa Ana Unified district page for the complete list.
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