- Enrollment
- 3,113
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fresno, CA
Kastner Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Kastner Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060903008810
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kastner Intermediate earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 19
- middle schools in Fresno · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.1:1
- students per teacher
- 35.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Kastner Intermediate has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kastner Intermediate ranks #2 of 19 middle schools in Fresno, CA.
School address
District: Clovis Unified · California
NCES ID 060903008810 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Kastner Intermediate held near 1,177 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+44 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 51.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+44 students YoY 060903008810 · Fresno, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,155 enr · 23.1:1 · 35.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Clovis East High (3,113 students)
Kastner Intermediate held near 1,177 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+44 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 51.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Kastner Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clovis East Hi
Clovis East High
3,113 students
- Clovis High
Clovis High
2,779 students
- Buchanan High
Buchanan High
2,551 students
- Clovis North H
Clovis North High
2,360 students
- Clovis West Hi
Clovis West High
2,184 students
- This school 1,155
Kastner Intermediate
1,155 students
What this shows Kastner Intermediate reports 1,155 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kastner Intermediate compares
Kastner 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 | 23.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.8% | ▼ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,155 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,155
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 63% in California - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.2%
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
$15,101
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 193 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 95 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.3%
White 24.7%
Asian 11.0%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Kastner Intermediate is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clovis Unified reports $15,101 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kastner Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clovis East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clovis High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buchanan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clovis North High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clovis West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kastner Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,779
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,551
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,360
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,184
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar middle schools in Fresno
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Granite Ridge Intermediate
Standard public school
1,167 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Glacier Point Middle
Standard public school
947 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Tenaya Middle
Standard public school
876 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Kings Canyon Middle
Standard public school
862 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Rio Vista Middle
Standard public school
851 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Scandinavian Middle
Standard public school
836 students 20.9:1 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 (~1,155 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kastner Intermediate
How many students attend Kastner Intermediate?
Kastner Intermediate has 1,155 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fresno, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,133 (2022-23) → 1,177 (2023-24), nearly flat (+44).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kastner Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Kastner Intermediate is 23.1:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kastner Intermediate?
35.8% of students at Kastner Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kastner Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Kastner Intermediate is Hispanic or Latino at 51.3% of enrollment, in Fresno, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kastner Intermediate?
Kastner Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Kastner Intermediate rank among middle schools in Fresno?
By Resource Investment Index, Kastner Intermediate ranks #2 of 19 middle schools in Fresno, 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 Fresno on the city page.
What other schools are in Clovis Unified?
Besides Kastner Intermediate, Clovis Unified also operates Clovis East High (3,113 students), Clovis High (2,779 students), and Buchanan High (2,551 students). See the Clovis Unified district page for the complete list.