Enrollment
606
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ontario, CA
Grace Yokley Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Grace Yokley Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062622007789
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grace Yokley Junior High earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 6
- middle schools in Ontario · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- students per teacher
- 43.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Grace Yokley Junior High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grace Yokley Junior High ranks #5 of 6 middle schools in Ontario, CA.
School address
District: Mountain View Elementary · California
NCES ID 062622007789 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grace Yokley Junior High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grace Yokley Junior High
Grace Yokley Junior High is a mid-sized middle school in Ontario, California, enrolling 606 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 606 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,409 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #831.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (69%) and Asian (11%) (diversity index 49/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Mountain View Elementary spends $12,367 per pupil, 25% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Ontario's middle schools, it stands alongside Ray Wiltsey Middle (727 students): Grace Yokley Junior High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.2:1 vs 18.2:1).
Mountain View Elementary also operates Park View Elementary (844 students) and Ranch View Elementary (738 students) alongside Grace Yokley Junior High.
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 Grace Yokley Junior High compares
Grace Yokley Junior High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.4% | ▼ 22% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 606 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
606
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 36% in California - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$12,367
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 69.3%
Asian 10.7%
White 9.4%
African American 9.3%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, Grace Yokley Junior High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mountain View Elementary, which includes Grace Yokley Junior High.
$12,367
Per student
-25%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.2%
State 47.3%
Federal 8.5%
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 Grace Yokley Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park View Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ranch View Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creek View Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grace Yokley Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Similar middle schools in Ontario
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Ray Wiltsey Middle
Standard public school
727 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Oaks Middle
Standard public school
668 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Vina Danks Middle
Standard public school
544 students 16:1 students per teacher
De Anza Middle
Standard public school
510 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Woodcrest Junior High
Standard public school
324 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~606 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Grace Yokley Junior High
How many students attend Grace Yokley Junior High?
Grace Yokley Junior High has 606 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ontario, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grace Yokley Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Grace Yokley Junior High is 20.2:1, which is 6% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 29% 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 Grace Yokley Junior High?
43.4% of students at Grace Yokley Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grace Yokley Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Grace Yokley Junior High is Hispanic or Latino at 69.3% of enrollment, in Ontario, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grace Yokley Junior High?
Grace Yokley Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Grace Yokley Junior High rank among middle schools in Ontario?
By Resource Investment Index, Grace Yokley Junior High ranks #5 of 6 middle schools in Ontario, 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 Ontario on the city page.
Is Grace Yokley Junior High a good school?
Grace Yokley Junior High earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Mountain View Elementary?
Besides Grace Yokley Junior High, Mountain View Elementary also operates Park View Elementary (844 students), Ranch View Elementary (738 students), and Creek View Elementary (566 students). See the Mountain View Elementary district page for the complete list.
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