- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Garden Grove, CA
Izaak Walton Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Izaak Walton Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061488000753
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Izaak Walton Intermediate earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #6 of 8
- middle schools in Garden Grove · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- students per teacher
- 79.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Izaak Walton Intermediate has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Izaak Walton Intermediate ranks #6 of 8 middle schools in Garden Grove, CA.
School address
District: Garden Grove Unified · California
NCES ID 061488000753 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Izaak Walton Intermediate held near 509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.6 → 22.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 061488000753 · Garden Grove, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
458 enr · 20.8:1 · 79.4% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Garden Grove High (2,148 students)
Izaak Walton Intermediate held near 509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.6 → 22.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Izaak Walton Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garden Grove H
Garden Grove High
2,148 students
- La Quinta High
La Quinta High
2,041 students
- Bolsa Grande H
Bolsa Grande High
1,701 students
- Santiago High
Santiago High
1,664 students
- Pacifica High
Pacifica High
1,634 students
- This school 458
Izaak Walton Intermediate
458 students
What this shows Izaak Walton Intermediate reports 458 students on the CCD universe file.
How Izaak Walton Intermediate compares
Izaak Walton 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 | 20.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.4% | ▲ 43% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.9%
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
$20,023
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 458 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.5%
Asian 18.8%
White 3.5%
African American 1.1%
Two or More 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.3, Izaak Walton Intermediate is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Garden Grove Unified reports $20,023 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Izaak Walton Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Quinta High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bolsa Grande High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santiago High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pacifica High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Izaak Walton Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,701
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,664
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,634
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools in Garden Grove
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Hilton D. Bell Intermediate
Standard public school
632 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Alamitos Intermediate
Standard public school
581 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Leroy L. Doig Intermediate
Standard public school
557 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Donald S. Jordan Intermediate
Standard public school
551 students 24:1 students per teacher
James Irvine Intermediate
Standard public school
532 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate
Standard public school
485 students 22:1 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 (~458 students)
Frequently asked questions about Izaak Walton Intermediate
How many students attend Izaak Walton Intermediate?
Izaak Walton Intermediate has 458 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Garden Grove, CA. CCD year-over-year: 506 (2022-23) → 509 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Izaak Walton Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Izaak Walton Intermediate is 20.8:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% 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 Izaak Walton Intermediate?
79.4% of students at Izaak Walton Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Izaak Walton Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Izaak Walton Intermediate is Hispanic or Latino at 75.5% of enrollment, in Garden Grove, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Izaak Walton Intermediate?
Izaak Walton Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Izaak Walton Intermediate rank among middle schools in Garden Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Izaak Walton Intermediate ranks #6 of 8 middle schools in Garden Grove, 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 Garden Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in Garden Grove Unified?
Besides Izaak Walton Intermediate, Garden Grove Unified also operates Garden Grove High (2,148 students), La Quinta High (2,041 students), and Bolsa Grande High (1,701 students). See the Garden Grove Unified district page for the complete list.