Enrollment
939
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Ramon, CA
Iron Horse Middle
Federal NCES profile for Iron Horse Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063513005729
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Iron Horse Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in San Ramon · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.9:1
- students per teacher
- 6.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Iron Horse Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Iron Horse Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in San Ramon, CA.
School address
District: San Ramon Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 063513005729 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Iron Horse Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Iron Horse Middle
Iron Horse Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in San Ramon, California, enrolling 939 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 22.9:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.7% free-meal eligibility runs 88% below the California average.
Enrollment of 939 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 434 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #92.
Its student body is led by Asian (56%) and White (20%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 403 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among San Ramon's middle schools, it stands alongside Windemere Ranch Middle (1,011 students): Iron Horse Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.9:1 vs 23.5:1).
San Ramon Valley Unified also operates Dougherty Valley High (3,039 students) and California High (2,894 students) alongside Iron Horse 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 Iron Horse Middle compares
Iron Horse 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 | 22.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.7% | ▼ 88% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 939 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
939
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% 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
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,813
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.3 FTE
Per 403 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 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
Asian 56.3%
White 20.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 9.2%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 56.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Iron Horse Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Ramon Valley Unified, which includes Iron Horse Middle.
$13,813
Per student
-16%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.6%
State 34.4%
Federal 4.9%
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 Iron Horse Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dougherty Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| California High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monte Vista High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Ramon Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windemere Ranch Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Iron Horse Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,039
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,894
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,042
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,036
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools in San Ramon
3 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 (~939 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Iron Horse Middle
How many students attend Iron Horse Middle?
Iron Horse Middle has 939 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Ramon, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iron Horse Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Iron Horse Middle is 22.9:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Iron Horse Middle?
6.7% of students at Iron Horse Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Iron Horse Middle?
The largest demographic group at Iron Horse Middle is Asian at 56.3% of enrollment, in San Ramon, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Iron Horse Middle?
Iron Horse Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Iron Horse Middle rank among middle schools in San Ramon?
By Resource Investment Index, Iron Horse Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in San Ramon, 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 San Ramon on the city page.
Is Iron Horse Middle a good school?
Iron Horse Middle earns 44/100 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 San Ramon Valley Unified?
Besides Iron Horse Middle, San Ramon Valley Unified also operates Dougherty Valley High (3,039 students), California High (2,894 students), and Monte Vista High (2,042 students). See the San Ramon Valley Unified district page for the complete list.
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