- Enrollment
- 1,404
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-72 students YoY
Olive Peirce Middle shrank from 788 students in 2022-23 to 716 in 2023-24 (-9.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.8 → 37.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-72 students YoY 063171008944 · Ramona, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
680 enr · 18.4:1 · 44.2% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Ramona High (1,404 students)
Olive Peirce Middle shrank from 788 students in 2022-23 to 716 in 2023-24 (-9.1%). Teacher FTE lost 37.8 → 37.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Olive Peirce Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ramona High
Ramona High
1,404 students
- This school
Olive Peirce Middle
680 students
- Hanson Element 547
Hanson Elementary
547 students
- James Dukes El 502
James Dukes Elementary
502 students
- Barnett Elemen 465
Barnett Elementary
465 students
- Ramona Element 434
Ramona Elementary
434 students
What this shows Olive Peirce Middle reports 680 students on the CCD universe file.
How Olive Peirce Middle compares
Olive Peirce Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,643
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
Counselors2.0 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.
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
District finance for Ramona City Unified reports $14,643 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~680 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 788 (2022-23) → 716 (2023-24), down 72.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.