Enrollment
728
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Glendora, CA
Goddard Middle
Federal NCES profile for Goddard Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061527001954
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Goddard Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 14
- public schools in Glendora · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.1:1
- large classes for California
- 21.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Goddard Middle has class sizes larger than 80% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Goddard Middle ranks #3 of 14 public schools in Glendora, CA.
School address
District: Glendora Unified · California
NCES ID 061527001954 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Goddard Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Goddard Middle
Goddard Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Glendora, California, enrolling 728 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.1:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.2% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the California average.
Enrollment of 728 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,237 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #136.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (39%) and White (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 243 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
15.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Glendora Unified spends $12,502 per pupil, 24% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Glendora's middle schools, it stands alongside Sandburg Middle (695 students): Goddard Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.1:1 vs 23.2:1).
Glendora Unified also operates Glendora High (2,069 students) and Sandburg Middle (695 students) alongside Goddard Middle.
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 Goddard Middle compares
Goddard Middle on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.1:1 | ▲ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.2% | ▼ 62% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 728 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.1:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
728
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 80% in California - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,502
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 243 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 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 39.3%
White 33.2%
Asian 19.4%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Goddard Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Glendora Unified, which includes Goddard Middle.
$12,502
Per student
-24%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.5%
State 61.3%
Federal 8.2%
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 Goddard Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glendora High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sandburg Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Fetra Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cullen Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stanton Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Goddard Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,069
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar middle schools in Glendora
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~728 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Goddard Middle
How many students attend Goddard Middle?
Goddard Middle has 728 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Glendora, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goddard Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Goddard Middle is 25.1:1, which is 17% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 60% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Goddard Middle?
21.2% of students at Goddard Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Goddard Middle?
The largest demographic group at Goddard Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 39.3% of enrollment, in Glendora, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Goddard Middle?
Goddard Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Goddard Middle rank among public schools in Glendora?
By Resource Investment Index, Goddard Middle ranks #3 of 14 public schools in Glendora, 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 Glendora on the city page.
Is Goddard Middle a good school?
Goddard Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of California schools. 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 Glendora Unified?
Besides Goddard Middle, Glendora Unified also operates Glendora High (2,069 students), Sandburg Middle (695 students), and La Fetra Elementary (613 students). See the Glendora Unified district page for the complete list.
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