- Enrollment
- 1,326
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fontana, CA
Heritage Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Heritage 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 061296010610
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heritage Intermediate earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 8
- middle schools in Fontana · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24:1
- large classes for California
- 44.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Heritage Intermediate has class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Intermediate ranks #2 of 8 middle schools in Fontana, CA.
School address
District: Etiwanda Elementary · California
NCES ID 061296010610 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Heritage Intermediate held near 1,158 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.5 → 51.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 061296010610 · Fontana, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,175 enr · 24:1 · 44.8% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Day Creek Intermediate (1,326 students)
Heritage Intermediate held near 1,158 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.5 → 51.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Heritage Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Day Creek Inte
Day Creek Intermediate
1,326 students
- Etiwanda Inter
Etiwanda Intermediate
1,181 students
- This school
Heritage Intermediate
1,175 students
- Summit Interme
Summit Intermediate
1,065 students
- John L. Golden
John L. Golden Elementary
916 students
- Carleton P. Li
Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary
878 students
What this shows Heritage Intermediate reports 1,175 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heritage Intermediate compares
Heritage Intermediate 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 | 24:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.8% | ▼ 19% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,175 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,175
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
24:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 71% in California - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.1%
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
$14,499
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1175 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.3%
Asian 14.6%
African American 12.3%
White 11.7%
Two or More 8.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Heritage Intermediate is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Etiwanda Elementary reports $14,499 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Heritage Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Creek Intermediate | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Etiwanda Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summit Intermediate | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John L. Golden Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heritage Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,065
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools in Fontana
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Wayne Ruble Middle
Standard public school
1,394 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Fontana Middle
Standard public school
1,049 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Alder Middle
Standard public school
964 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Southridge Tech Middle
Standard public school
923 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Harry S. Truman Middle
Standard public school
883 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Sequoia Middle
Standard public school
791 students 19.8:1 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 (~1,175 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heritage Intermediate
How many students attend Heritage Intermediate?
Heritage Intermediate has 1,175 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fontana, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,163 (2022-23) → 1,158 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage Intermediate is 24:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Heritage Intermediate?
44.8% of students at Heritage Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heritage Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Heritage Intermediate is Hispanic or Latino at 52.3% of enrollment, in Fontana, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heritage Intermediate?
Heritage 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 Heritage Intermediate rank among middle schools in Fontana?
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Intermediate ranks #2 of 8 middle schools in Fontana, 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 Fontana on the city page.
What other schools are in Etiwanda Elementary?
Besides Heritage Intermediate, Etiwanda Elementary also operates Day Creek Intermediate (1,326 students), Etiwanda Intermediate (1,181 students), and Summit Intermediate (1,065 students). See the Etiwanda Elementary district page for the complete list.