Enrollment
726
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Norco, CA
Norco Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Norco Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060985001060
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norco Intermediate earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of California schools.
- #4 of 10
- public schools in Norco · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.9:1
- large classes for California
- 42.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Norco Intermediate has class sizes larger than 85% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norco Intermediate ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Norco, CA.
School address
District: Corona-Norco Unified · California
NCES ID 060985001060 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Norco Intermediate compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Norco Intermediate
Norco Intermediate is a mid-sized middle school in Norco, California, enrolling 726 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.9:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 726 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,252 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #314.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (41%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 290 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Corona-Norco Unified also operates Eleanor Roosevelt High (4,353 students) and Santiago High (3,577 students) alongside Norco 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 Norco Intermediate compares
Norco 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 | 25.9:1 | ▲ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.7% | ▼ 23% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 726 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.9:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
726
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in California - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 48.9%
White 40.8%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 3.2%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Norco Intermediate is more 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 Norco 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 Norco Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Santiago High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Corona High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norco High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norco 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 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 (~726 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Norco Intermediate
How many students attend Norco Intermediate?
Norco Intermediate has 726 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Norco, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norco Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Norco Intermediate is 25.9:1, which is 20% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 65% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Norco Intermediate?
42.7% of students at Norco Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norco Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Norco Intermediate is Hispanic or Latino at 48.9% of enrollment, in Norco, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norco Intermediate?
Norco Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Norco Intermediate rank among public schools in Norco?
By Resource Investment Index, Norco Intermediate ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Norco, 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 Norco on the city page.
Is Norco Intermediate a good school?
Norco Intermediate earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 Norco 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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