Enrollment
952
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Claremont, CA
El Roble Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for El Roble Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060876000890
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
El Roble Intermediate earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #8 of 11
- public schools in Claremont · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.7:1
- students per teacher
- 30.1%
- free-lunch eligible
El Roble Intermediate has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, El Roble Intermediate ranks #8 of 11 public schools in Claremont, CA.
School address
District: Claremont Unified · California
NCES ID 060876000890 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How El Roble Intermediate compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at El Roble Intermediate
El Roble Intermediate is a large middle school in Claremont, California, enrolling 952 students.
At 22.7:1, 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 30.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 952 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 917 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #847, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and White (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 476 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Claremont Unified also operates Claremont High (2,065 students) and Chaparral Elementary (648 students) alongside El Roble 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 El Roble Intermediate compares
El Roble 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 | 22.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.1% | ▼ 46% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 952 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
952
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.7%
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
$14,121
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 476 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 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
Hispanic or Latino 48.2%
White 23.3%
Asian 14.6%
Two or More 8.5%
African American 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, El Roble Intermediate is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Claremont Unified, which includes El Roble Intermediate.
$14,121
Per student
-14%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.1%
State 59.3%
Federal 6.6%
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 El Roble Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claremont High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chaparral Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Condit Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sumner Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to El Roble Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,065
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
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 (~952 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about El Roble Intermediate
How many students attend El Roble Intermediate?
El Roble Intermediate has 952 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Claremont, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at El Roble Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at El Roble Intermediate is 22.7:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at El Roble Intermediate?
30.1% of students at El Roble Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of El Roble Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at El Roble Intermediate is Hispanic or Latino at 48.2% of enrollment, in Claremont, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for El Roble Intermediate?
El Roble Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 El Roble Intermediate rank among public schools in Claremont?
By Resource Investment Index, El Roble Intermediate ranks #8 of 11 public schools in Claremont, 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 Claremont on the city page.
Is El Roble Intermediate a good school?
El Roble Intermediate earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more 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 Claremont Unified?
Besides El Roble Intermediate, Claremont Unified also operates Claremont High (2,065 students), Chaparral Elementary (648 students), and Condit Elementary (603 students). See the Claremont Unified district page for the complete list.
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