Enrollment
233
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Durham, CA
Durham Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Durham Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061173008824
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Durham Intermediate earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Durham · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.2:1
- students per teacher
- 38.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Durham Intermediate has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Durham Intermediate ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Durham, CA.
School address
District: Durham Unified · California
NCES ID 061173008824 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Durham Intermediate compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Durham Intermediate
Durham Intermediate is a mid-sized middle school in Durham, California, enrolling 233 students.
At 21.2:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 233 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 481 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #253.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 466 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Durham Unified spends $12,634 per pupil, 23% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Durham Unified also operates Durham Elementary (495 students) and Durham High (320 students) alongside Durham 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 Durham Intermediate compares
Durham 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 | 21.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.7% | ▼ 30% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 233 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
233
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 45% in California - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.6%
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
$12,634
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 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
White 70.4%
Hispanic or Latino 22.7%
Two or More 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 70.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, Durham 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 Durham Unified, which includes Durham Intermediate.
$12,634
Per student
-23%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.0%
State 50.2%
Federal 7.8%
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 Durham Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Durham High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Durham Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~233 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Durham Intermediate
How many students attend Durham Intermediate?
Durham Intermediate has 233 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Durham, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Durham Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Durham Intermediate is 21.2:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 35% 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 Durham Intermediate?
38.7% of students at Durham Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Durham Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Durham Intermediate is White at 70.4% of enrollment, in Durham, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Durham Intermediate?
Durham Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Durham Intermediate rank among public schools in Durham?
By Resource Investment Index, Durham Intermediate ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Durham, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Durham on the city page.
Is Durham Intermediate a good school?
Durham Intermediate earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Durham Unified?
Besides Durham Intermediate, Durham Unified also operates Durham Elementary (495 students) and Durham High (320 students). See the Durham Unified district page for the complete list.
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