Enrollment
680
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ramona, CA
Olive Peirce Middle
Federal NCES profile for Olive Peirce Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063171008944
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olive Peirce Middle earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools.
- #5 of 11
- public schools in Ramona · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- small classes for California
- 44.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Olive Peirce Middle has class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Olive Peirce Middle ranks #5 of 11 public schools in Ramona, CA.
School address
District: Ramona City Unified · California
NCES ID 063171008944 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Olive Peirce Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Olive Peirce Middle
Olive Peirce Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Ramona, California, enrolling 680 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 680 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,338 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #935.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and White (44%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 340 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Ramona City Unified also operates Ramona High (1,404 students) and Hanson Elementary (547 students) alongside Olive Peirce Middle.
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 Olive Peirce Middle compares
Olive Peirce Middle on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.2% | ▼ 20% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 680 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
680
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 23% in California - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.6%
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
$13,417
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 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 48.2%
White 43.7%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Olive Peirce Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ramona City Unified, which includes Olive Peirce Middle.
$13,417
Per student
-19%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.1%
State 45.7%
Federal 7.2%
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 Olive Peirce Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramona High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hanson Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Dukes Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barnett Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ramona Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Olive Peirce Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,404
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~680 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Olive Peirce Middle
How many students attend Olive Peirce Middle?
Olive Peirce Middle has 680 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ramona, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olive Peirce Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Olive Peirce Middle is 18.4:1, which is 14% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 17% 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 Olive Peirce Middle?
44.2% of students at Olive Peirce Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olive Peirce Middle?
The largest demographic group at Olive Peirce Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 48.2% of enrollment, in Ramona, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olive Peirce Middle?
Olive Peirce Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Olive Peirce Middle rank among public schools in Ramona?
By Resource Investment Index, Olive Peirce Middle ranks #5 of 11 public schools in Ramona, 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 Ramona on the city page.
Is Olive Peirce Middle a good school?
Olive Peirce Middle earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% 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 Ramona City Unified?
Besides Olive Peirce Middle, Ramona City Unified also operates Ramona High (1,404 students), Hanson Elementary (547 students), and James Dukes Elementary (502 students). See the Ramona City Unified district page for the complete list.
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