- Enrollment
- 3,039
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Iron Horse Middle held near 1,007 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.8 → 43.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 063513005729 · San Ramon, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
939 enr · 22.9:1 · 6.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Dougherty Valley High (3,039 students)
Iron Horse Middle held near 1,007 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.8 → 43.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Iron Horse Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dougherty Vall
Dougherty Valley High
3,039 students
- California Hig
California High
2,894 students
- Monte Vista Hi
Monte Vista High
2,042 students
- San Ramon Vall
San Ramon Valley High
2,036 students
- Windemere Ranc 1,011
Windemere Ranch Middle
1,011 students
- This school 939
Iron Horse Middle
939 students
What this shows Iron Horse Middle reports 939 students on the CCD universe file.
How Iron Horse Middle compares
Iron Horse 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,351
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
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.
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
District finance for San Ramon Valley Unified reports $15,351 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~939 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,009 (2022-23) → 1,007 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.