- Enrollment
- 2,069
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Goddard Middle held near 736 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 061527001954 · Glendora, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
728 enr · 25.1:1 · 21.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Glendora High (2,069 students)
Goddard Middle held near 736 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Goddard Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glendora High
Glendora High
2,069 students
- This school 728
Goddard Middle
728 students
- Sandburg Middl 695
Sandburg Middle
695 students
- La Fetra Eleme 613
La Fetra Elementary
613 students
- Cullen Element 569
Cullen Elementary
569 students
- Stanton Elemen 551
Stanton Elementary
551 students
What this shows Goddard Middle reports 728 students on the CCD universe file.
How Goddard Middle compares
Goddard 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,607
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Glendora Unified reports $13,607 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~728 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 725 (2022-23) → 736 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.