- Enrollment
- 2,016
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · West Covina, CA
Giano Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Giano Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063375005200
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Giano Intermediate earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in West Covina · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.5:1
- small classes for California
- 85.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Giano Intermediate has class sizes smaller than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Giano Intermediate ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in West Covina, CA.
School address
District: Rowland Unified · California
NCES ID 063375005200 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Giano Intermediate shrank from 489 students in 2022-23 to 446 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.8 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 063375005200 · West Covina, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
463 enr · 18.5:1 · 85.5% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Rowland High (2,016 students)
Giano Intermediate shrank from 489 students in 2022-23 to 446 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE lost 25.8 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Giano Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John a. Rowlan
John a. Rowland High
2,016 students
- Nogales High
Nogales High
1,535 students
- Stanley G. Osw
Stanley G. Oswalt Academy
879 students
- Blandford Elem 643
Blandford Elementary
643 students
- Ybarra Academy 630
Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology
630 students
- This school 463
Giano Intermediate
463 students
What this shows Giano Intermediate reports 463 students on the CCD universe file.
How Giano Intermediate compares
Giano Intermediate is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▼ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.5% | ▲ 54% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 463 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
463
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 24% in California - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.1%
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
$19,821
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 463 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.3%
Asian 4.5%
Two or More 1.7%
White 1.5%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.4, Giano Intermediate is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rowland Unified reports $19,821 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Giano Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Rowland High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nogales High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stanley G. Oswalt Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blandford Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Giano Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,535
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 879
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools in West Covina
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Hollencrest Middle
Standard public school
737 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Traweek Middle
Standard public school
614 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Edgewood Middle
Standard public school
597 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Walnut Grove Intermediate
Standard public school
259 students 14.4:1 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 (~463 students)
Frequently asked questions about Giano Intermediate
How many students attend Giano Intermediate?
Giano Intermediate has 463 students enrolled. It is a middle school in West Covina, CA. CCD year-over-year: 489 (2022-23) → 446 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Giano Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Giano Intermediate is 18.5:1, which is 14% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 18% 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 Giano Intermediate?
85.5% of students at Giano Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Giano Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Giano Intermediate is Hispanic or Latino at 91.3% of enrollment, in West Covina, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Giano Intermediate?
Giano Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Giano Intermediate rank among middle schools in West Covina?
By Resource Investment Index, Giano Intermediate ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in West Covina, 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 West Covina on the city page.
What other schools are in Rowland Unified?
Besides Giano Intermediate, Rowland Unified also operates John a. Rowland High (2,016 students), Nogales High (1,535 students), and Stanley G. Oswalt Academy (879 students). See the Rowland Unified district page for the complete list.