- Enrollment
- 4,353
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Norco Intermediate held near 741 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 30.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 060985001060 · Norco, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
726 enr · 25.9:1 · 42.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Eleanor Roosevelt High (4,353 students)
Norco Intermediate held near 741 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 30.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Norco Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eleanor Roosev
Eleanor Roosevelt High
4,353 students
- Santiago High
Santiago High
3,577 students
- Centennial Hig
Centennial High
2,712 students
- Corona High
Corona High
2,307 students
- Norco High
Norco High
2,032 students
- This school 726
Norco Intermediate
726 students
What this shows Norco Intermediate reports 726 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norco Intermediate compares
Norco 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 | 25.9:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$15,219
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
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.
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
District finance for Corona-Norco Unified reports $15,219 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~726 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 724 (2022-23) → 741 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.