- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Orinda, CA
Orinda Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Orinda Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062886004472
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orinda Intermediate earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Orinda · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- small classes for California
- 3.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Orinda Intermediate has class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orinda Intermediate ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Orinda, CA.
School address
District: Orinda Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 062886004472 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Orinda Intermediate held near 820 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 45.2 → 45.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 062886004472 · Orinda, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
822 enr · 18.3:1 · 3.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Wagner Ranch Elementary (489 students)
Orinda Intermediate held near 820 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 45.2 → 45.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Orinda Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Orinda Intermediate
822 students
- Wagner Ranch E
Wagner Ranch Elementary
489 students
- Glorietta Elem
Glorietta Elementary
445 students
- Del Rey Elemen
Del Rey Elementary
435 students
- Sleepy Hollow
Sleepy Hollow Elementary
399 students
What this shows Orinda Intermediate reports 822 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orinda Intermediate compares
Orinda 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 | 18.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.4% | ▼ 94% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 822 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
822
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% 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
6.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,280
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.5%
Asian 20.9%
Two or More 15.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Orinda Intermediate is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Orinda Union Elementary reports $16,280 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orinda Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wagner Ranch Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glorietta Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Del Rey Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sleepy Hollow Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orinda Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~822 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Orinda Intermediate
How many students attend Orinda Intermediate?
Orinda Intermediate has 822 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Orinda, CA. CCD year-over-year: 832 (2022-23) → 820 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orinda Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Orinda Intermediate is 18.3:1, which is 15% 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 Orinda Intermediate?
3.4% of students at Orinda Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orinda Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Orinda Intermediate is White at 53.5% of enrollment, in Orinda, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orinda Intermediate?
Orinda Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Orinda Intermediate rank among public schools in Orinda?
By Resource Investment Index, Orinda Intermediate ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Orinda, 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 Orinda on the city page.
What other schools are in Orinda Union Elementary?
Besides Orinda Intermediate, Orinda Union Elementary also operates Wagner Ranch Elementary (489 students), Glorietta Elementary (445 students), and Del Rey Elementary (435 students). See the Orinda Union Elementary district page for the complete list.