- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Garden Grove, CA
James Irvine Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for James Irvine Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061488001852
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Irvine Intermediate earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools.
- #1 of 8
- middle schools in Garden Grove · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- small classes for California
- 77.1%
- free-lunch eligible
James Irvine Intermediate has class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Irvine Intermediate ranks #1 of 8 middle schools in Garden Grove, CA.
School address
District: Garden Grove Unified · California
NCES ID 061488001852 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-88 students YoY
James Irvine Intermediate shrank from 641 students in 2022-23 to 553 in 2023-24 (-13.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.8 → 27.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-88 students YoY 061488001852 · Garden Grove, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
532 enr · 18.3:1 · 77.1% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Garden Grove High (2,148 students)
James Irvine Intermediate shrank from 641 students in 2022-23 to 553 in 2023-24 (-13.7%). Teacher FTE lost 29.8 → 27.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
James Irvine 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 532
James Irvine Intermediate
532 students
What this shows James Irvine Intermediate reports 532 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Irvine Intermediate compares
James Irvine Intermediate is a shrinking 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 | 18.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.1% | ▲ 39% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 532 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
532
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 23% in California - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.5%
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 532 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.3%
Asian 39.5%
White 3.0%
Two or More 0.9%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, James Irvine Intermediate is more 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 James Irvine 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pacifica High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Irvine 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
Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate
Standard public school
485 students 22:1 students per teacher
Izaak Walton Intermediate
Standard public school
458 students 20.8:1 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 (~532 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about James Irvine Intermediate
How many students attend James Irvine Intermediate?
James Irvine Intermediate has 532 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Garden Grove, CA. CCD year-over-year: 641 (2022-23) → 553 (2023-24), down 88.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Irvine Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at James Irvine Intermediate is 18.3:1, which is 15% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 17% 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 Irvine Intermediate?
77.1% of students at James Irvine Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Irvine Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at James Irvine Intermediate is Hispanic or Latino at 55.3% of enrollment, in Garden Grove, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Irvine Intermediate?
James Irvine Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 James Irvine Intermediate rank among middle schools in Garden Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, James Irvine Intermediate ranks #1 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 James Irvine 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.