Enrollment
537
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Corona, CA
Letha Raney Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Letha Raney Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060985001063
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Letha Raney Intermediate earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of California schools.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Corona · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- small classes for California
- 67.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Letha Raney Intermediate has class sizes smaller than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Letha Raney Intermediate ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Corona, CA.
School address
District: Corona-Norco Unified · California
NCES ID 060985001063 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Letha Raney Intermediate compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Letha Raney Intermediate
Letha Raney Intermediate is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Corona, California, enrolling 537 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 537 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 2,131 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #148, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (76%) and Asian (11%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 179 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Corona's middle schools, it stands alongside El Cerrito Middle (1,218 students): Letha Raney Intermediate is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.5:1 vs 27.7:1).
Corona-Norco Unified also operates Eleanor Roosevelt High (4,353 students) and Santiago High (3,577 students) alongside Letha Raney Intermediate.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Letha Raney Intermediate compares
Letha Raney Intermediate on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▼ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.6% | ▲ 22% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 537 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
537
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 24% in California - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.4%
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
$13,711
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 179 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.3%
Asian 10.6%
White 6.3%
African American 4.3%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.0, Letha Raney Intermediate is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Corona-Norco Unified, which includes Letha Raney Intermediate.
$13,711
Per student
-17%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.7%
State 61.1%
Federal 12.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Letha Raney Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santiago High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Corona High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norco High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Letha Raney Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,353
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 3,577
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,032
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Corona
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
El Cerrito Middle
Standard public school
1,218 students 27.7:1 students per teacher
Citrus Hills Intermediate
Standard public school
919 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Corona Fundamental Intermediate
Standard public school
754 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
Auburndale Intermediate
Standard public school
640 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~537 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Letha Raney Intermediate
How many students attend Letha Raney Intermediate?
Letha Raney Intermediate has 537 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Corona, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Letha Raney Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Letha Raney Intermediate is 18.5:1, which is 14% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 18% 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 Letha Raney Intermediate?
67.6% of students at Letha Raney Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Letha Raney Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Letha Raney Intermediate is Hispanic or Latino at 76.3% of enrollment, in Corona, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Letha Raney Intermediate?
Letha Raney Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Letha Raney Intermediate rank among middle schools in Corona?
By Resource Investment Index, Letha Raney Intermediate ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Corona, 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 Corona on the city page.
Is Letha Raney Intermediate a good school?
Letha Raney Intermediate earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Corona-Norco Unified?
Besides Letha Raney Intermediate, Corona-Norco Unified also operates Eleanor Roosevelt High (4,353 students), Santiago High (3,577 students), and Centennial High (2,712 students). See the Corona-Norco Unified district page for the complete list.
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