- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Garden Grove, CA
Louis Lake Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Louis Lake Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061488008753
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Louis Lake Intermediate earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools.
- #7 of 8
- middle schools in Garden Grove · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.2:1
- large classes for California
- 73.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Louis Lake Intermediate has class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Louis Lake Intermediate ranks #7 of 8 middle schools in Garden Grove, CA.
School address
District: Garden Grove Unified · California
NCES ID 061488008753 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Louis Lake Intermediate held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 061488008753 · Garden Grove, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
453 enr · 25.2:1 · 73.8% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Garden Grove High (2,148 students)
Louis Lake Intermediate held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Louis Lake 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 453
Louis Lake Intermediate
453 students
What this shows Louis Lake Intermediate reports 453 students on the CCD universe file.
How Louis Lake Intermediate compares
Louis Lake 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 | 25.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.8% | ▲ 33% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.2:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
25.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in California - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
25.6%
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 453 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.2%
Asian 36.6%
White 4.6%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Louis Lake 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 Louis Lake Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Grove High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Quinta High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bolsa Grande High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Santiago High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pacifica High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Louis Lake 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 (~453 students)
Frequently asked questions about Louis Lake Intermediate
How many students attend Louis Lake Intermediate?
Louis Lake Intermediate has 453 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Garden Grove, CA. CCD year-over-year: 461 (2022-23) → 451 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Louis Lake Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Louis Lake Intermediate is 25.2:1, which is 17% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Louis Lake Intermediate?
73.8% of students at Louis Lake Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Louis Lake Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Louis Lake Intermediate is Hispanic or Latino at 55.2% of enrollment, in Garden Grove, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Louis Lake Intermediate?
Louis Lake Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Louis Lake Intermediate rank among middle schools in Garden Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Louis Lake Intermediate ranks #7 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 Louis Lake 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.