- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fallbrook, CA
James E. Potter Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for James E. Potter 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 061350001540
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James E. Potter Intermediate earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #7 of 11
- public schools in Fallbrook · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.2:1
- students per teacher
- 69.5%
- free-lunch eligible
James E. Potter Intermediate has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James E. Potter Intermediate ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Fallbrook, CA.
School address
District: Fallbrook Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 061350001540 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+71 students YoY
James E. Potter Intermediate grew from 729 students in 2022-23 to 800 in 2023-24 (+9.7%).
Teacher FTE added 39.1 → 40.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+71 students YoY 061350001540 · Fallbrook, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
828 enr · 21.2:1 · 69.5% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary (820 students)
James E. Potter Intermediate grew from 729 students in 2022-23 to 800 in 2023-24 (+9.7%). Teacher FTE added 39.1 → 40.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
James E. Potter Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
James E. Potter Intermediate
828 students
- Mary Fay Pendl
Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary
820 students
- Live Oak Eleme
Live Oak Elementary
717 students
- Fallbrook Stem
Fallbrook Stem Academy
600 students
- Maie Ellis Ele
Maie Ellis Elementary
560 students
- William H. Fra
William H. Frazier Elementary
514 students
What this shows James E. Potter Intermediate reports 828 students on the CCD universe file.
How James E. Potter Intermediate compares
James E. Potter Intermediate is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.5% | ▲ 25% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 828 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
828
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 45% in California - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.4%
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
$21,111
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 414 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.4%
White 16.1%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.8, James E. Potter Intermediate is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fallbrook Union Elementary reports $21,111 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James E. Potter Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Live Oak Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fallbrook Stem Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maie Ellis Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William H. Frazier Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James E. Potter Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~828 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about James E. Potter Intermediate
How many students attend James E. Potter Intermediate?
James E. Potter Intermediate has 828 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fallbrook, CA. CCD year-over-year: 729 (2022-23) → 800 (2023-24), up 71.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James E. Potter Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at James E. Potter Intermediate is 21.2:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 35% 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 James E. Potter Intermediate?
69.5% of students at James E. Potter Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James E. Potter Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at James E. Potter Intermediate is Hispanic or Latino at 78.4% of enrollment, in Fallbrook, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James E. Potter Intermediate?
James E. Potter 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 James E. Potter Intermediate rank among public schools in Fallbrook?
By Resource Investment Index, James E. Potter Intermediate ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Fallbrook, 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 Fallbrook on the city page.
What other schools are in Fallbrook Union Elementary?
Besides James E. Potter Intermediate, Fallbrook Union Elementary also operates Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary (820 students), Live Oak Elementary (717 students), and Fallbrook Stem Academy (600 students). See the Fallbrook Union Elementary district page for the complete list.