- Enrollment
- 4,353
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Corona, CA
El Cerrito Middle
Federal NCES profile for El Cerrito Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060985011247
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
El Cerrito Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Corona · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.7:1
- large classes for California
- 34.2%
- free-lunch eligible
El Cerrito Middle has class sizes larger than 92% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, El Cerrito Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Corona, CA.
School address
District: Corona-Norco Unified · California
NCES ID 060985011247 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
El Cerrito Middle held near 1,181 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.5 → 44.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 060985011247 · Corona, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,218 enr · 27.7:1 · 34.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Eleanor Roosevelt High (4,353 students)
El Cerrito Middle held near 1,181 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.5 → 44.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
El Cerrito Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eleanor Roosev
Eleanor Roosevelt High
4,353 students
- Santiago High
Santiago High
3,577 students
- Centennial Hig
Centennial High
2,712 students
- Corona High
Corona High
2,307 students
- Norco High
Norco High
2,032 students
- This school 1,218
El Cerrito Middle
1,218 students
What this shows El Cerrito Middle reports 1,218 students on the CCD universe file.
How El Cerrito Middle compares
El Cerrito Middle 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 | 27.7:1 | ▲ 29% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.2% | ▼ 38% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,218 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.7:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,218
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
27.7:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 92% in California - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
12.4%
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
$15,219
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 487 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.1%
White 28.3%
Asian 16.7%
African American 7.6%
Two or More 5.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.5, El Cerrito Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Corona-Norco Unified reports $15,219 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How El Cerrito Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Santiago High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Corona High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Norco High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to El Cerrito Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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.
Citrus Hills Intermediate
Standard public school
919 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Corona Fundamental Intermediate
Standard public school
754 students 26.9:1 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
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 (~1,218 students)
Frequently asked questions about El Cerrito Middle
How many students attend El Cerrito Middle?
El Cerrito Middle has 1,218 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Corona, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,188 (2022-23) → 1,181 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at El Cerrito Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at El Cerrito Middle is 27.7:1, which is 29% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 76% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at El Cerrito Middle?
34.2% of students at El Cerrito Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of El Cerrito Middle?
The largest demographic group at El Cerrito Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 41.1% of enrollment, in Corona, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for El Cerrito Middle?
El Cerrito Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 El Cerrito Middle rank among middle schools in Corona?
By Resource Investment Index, El Cerrito Middle ranks #5 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.
What other schools are in Corona-Norco Unified?
Besides El Cerrito Middle, 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.