- Enrollment
- 2,623
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rialto, CA
Ethel Kucera Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ethel Kucera Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063237003852
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ethel Kucera Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of California schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Rialto · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.9:1
- large classes for California
- 65.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ethel Kucera Middle has class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ethel Kucera Middle ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Rialto, CA.
School address
District: Rialto Unified · California
NCES ID 063237003852 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Ethel Kucera Middle held near 966 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.1 → 42.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 063237003852 · Rialto, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
978 enr · 23.9:1 · 65.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Rialto High (2,623 students)
Ethel Kucera Middle held near 966 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.1 → 42.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ethel Kucera Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rialto High
Rialto High
2,623 students
- Eisenhower Hig
Eisenhower High
2,075 students
- Wilmer Amina C
Wilmer Amina Carter High
1,951 students
- William G. Jeh
William G. Jehue Middle
1,444 students
- Rialto Middle 1,017
Rialto Middle
1,017 students
- This school 978
Ethel Kucera Middle
978 students
What this shows Ethel Kucera Middle reports 978 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ethel Kucera Middle compares
Ethel Kucera 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 | 23.9:1 | ▲ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.4% | ▲ 18% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 978 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.9:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
978
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 70% in California - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.7%
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
$18,123
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 101 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.6%
African American 8.0%
White 4.6%
Asian 1.8%
Two or More 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.2, Ethel Kucera Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rialto Unified reports $18,123 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ethel Kucera Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rialto High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilmer Amina Carter High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William G. Jehue Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rialto Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ethel Kucera Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,951
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,444
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar middle schools in Rialto
3 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 (~978 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ethel Kucera Middle
How many students attend Ethel Kucera Middle?
Ethel Kucera Middle has 978 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rialto, CA. CCD year-over-year: 964 (2022-23) → 966 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ethel Kucera Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ethel Kucera Middle is 23.9:1, which is 11% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ethel Kucera Middle?
65.4% of students at Ethel Kucera Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ethel Kucera Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ethel Kucera Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 83.6% of enrollment, in Rialto, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ethel Kucera Middle?
Ethel Kucera Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Ethel Kucera Middle rank among middle schools in Rialto?
By Resource Investment Index, Ethel Kucera Middle ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Rialto, 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 Rialto on the city page.
What other schools are in Rialto Unified?
Besides Ethel Kucera Middle, Rialto Unified also operates Rialto High (2,623 students), Eisenhower High (2,075 students), and Wilmer Amina Carter High (1,951 students). See the Rialto Unified district page for the complete list.