- Enrollment
- 1,567
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pomona, CA
Emerson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Emerson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063132004839
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emerson Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Pomona · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.7:1
- students per teacher
- 89.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Emerson Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emerson Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Pomona, CA.
School address
District: Pomona Unified · California
NCES ID 063132004839 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Emerson Middle held near 677 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.1 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 063132004839 · Pomona, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
664 enr · 23.7:1 · 89.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Garey High (1,567 students)
Emerson Middle held near 677 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.1 → 30.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Emerson Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garey High
Garey High
1,567 students
- Diamond Ranch
Diamond Ranch High
1,542 students
- School of Exte
School of Extended Educational Options
1,204 students
- Pomona High
Pomona High
993 students
- Ganesha High
Ganesha High
895 students
- This school
Emerson Middle
664 students
What this shows Emerson Middle reports 664 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emerson Middle compares
Emerson 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 | 23.7:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.5% | ▲ 61% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 664 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
664
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 69% in California - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.2%
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
$20,239
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.2%
African American 4.4%
Asian 2.9%
White 1.4%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.3, Emerson Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pomona Unified reports $20,239 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Emerson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garey High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Diamond Ranch High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| School of Extended Educational Options | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pomona High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ganesha High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emerson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,542
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,204
- Students per teacher
- 32.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 993
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools in Pomona
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~664 students)
Frequently asked questions about Emerson Middle
How many students attend Emerson Middle?
Emerson Middle has 664 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pomona, CA. CCD year-over-year: 703 (2022-23) → 677 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Emerson Middle is 23.7:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Emerson Middle?
89.5% of students at Emerson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emerson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Emerson Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 90.2% of enrollment, in Pomona, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emerson Middle?
Emerson Middle 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 Emerson Middle rank among middle schools in Pomona?
By Resource Investment Index, Emerson Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Pomona, 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 Pomona on the city page.
What other schools are in Pomona Unified?
Besides Emerson Middle, Pomona Unified also operates Garey High (1,567 students), Diamond Ranch High (1,542 students), and School of Extended Educational Options (1,204 students). See the Pomona Unified district page for the complete list.