- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · La Habra, CA
Imperial Middle
Federal NCES profile for Imperial Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062019002412
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Imperial Middle earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 14
- public schools in La Habra · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.6:1
- students per teacher
- 65.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Imperial Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Imperial Middle ranks #4 of 14 public schools in La Habra, CA.
School address
District: La Habra City Elementary · California
NCES ID 062019002412 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Imperial Middle held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.3 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 062019002412 · La Habra, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
495 enr · 20.6:1 · 65.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Ladera Palma Elementary (583 students)
Imperial Middle held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.3 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Imperial Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ladera Palma E
Ladera Palma Elementary
583 students
- Washington Mid
Washington Middle
580 students
- Las Positas El
Las Positas Elementary
565 students
- This school
Imperial Middle
495 students
- Sierra Vista E
Sierra Vista Elementary
467 students
- Walnut Element
Walnut Elementary
446 students
What this shows Imperial Middle reports 495 students on the CCD universe file.
How Imperial Middle compares
Imperial 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 | 20.6:1 | ▼ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.9% | ▲ 19% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 495 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
495
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 40% in California - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$18,883
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 495 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.6%
White 7.3%
Asian 5.1%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.6, Imperial Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for La Habra City Elementary reports $18,883 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Imperial Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladera Palma Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Las Positas Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sierra Vista Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walnut Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Imperial Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar middle schools in La Habra
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 (~495 students)
Frequently asked questions about Imperial Middle
How many students attend Imperial Middle?
Imperial Middle has 495 students enrolled. It is a middle school in La Habra, CA. CCD year-over-year: 460 (2022-23) → 445 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Imperial Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Imperial Middle is 20.6:1, which is 4% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 31% 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 Imperial Middle?
65.9% of students at Imperial Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Imperial Middle?
The largest demographic group at Imperial Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 84.6% of enrollment, in La Habra, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Imperial Middle?
Imperial Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Imperial Middle rank among public schools in La Habra?
By Resource Investment Index, Imperial Middle ranks #4 of 14 public schools in La Habra, 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 La Habra on the city page.
What other schools are in La Habra City Elementary?
Besides Imperial Middle, La Habra City Elementary also operates Ladera Palma Elementary (583 students), Washington Middle (580 students), and Las Positas Elementary (565 students). See the La Habra City Elementary district page for the complete list.