- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Palos Verdes Estates, CA
Palos Verdes Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Palos Verdes Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062970004610
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palos Verdes Intermediate earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Palos Verdes Estates · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23:1
- students per teacher
- 8.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Palos Verdes Intermediate has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palos Verdes Intermediate ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Palos Verdes Estates, CA.
School address
District: Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified · California
NCES ID 062970004610 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Palos Verdes Intermediate held near 709 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.8 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 062970004610 · Palos Verdes Estates, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
735 enr · 23:1 · 8.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Palos Verdes Peninsula High (2,075 students)
Palos Verdes Intermediate held near 709 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.8 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Palos Verdes Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palos Verdes P
Palos Verdes Peninsula High
2,075 students
- Palos Verdes H
Palos Verdes High
1,484 students
- Ridgecrest Int
Ridgecrest Intermediate
881 students
- This school 735
Palos Verdes Intermediate
735 students
- Miraleste Inte 720
Miraleste Intermediate
720 students
- Dapplegray Ele 639
Dapplegray Elementary
639 students
What this shows Palos Verdes Intermediate reports 735 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palos Verdes Intermediate compares
Palos Verdes 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 | 23:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.0% | ▼ 86% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 735 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
735
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
23:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 62% in California - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,998
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 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.2%
Asian 26.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
Two or More 11.6%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: White at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Palos Verdes Intermediate is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified reports $14,998 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Palos Verdes Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palos Verdes Peninsula High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palos Verdes High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridgecrest Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miraleste Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dapplegray Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palos Verdes Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,484
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~735 students)
Frequently asked questions about Palos Verdes Intermediate
How many students attend Palos Verdes Intermediate?
Palos Verdes Intermediate has 735 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Palos Verdes Estates, CA. CCD year-over-year: 700 (2022-23) → 709 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palos Verdes Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Palos Verdes Intermediate is 23:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Palos Verdes Intermediate?
8.0% of students at Palos Verdes Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palos Verdes Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Palos Verdes Intermediate is White at 45.2% of enrollment, in Palos Verdes Estates, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palos Verdes Intermediate?
Palos Verdes Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Palos Verdes Intermediate rank among public schools in Palos Verdes Estates?
By Resource Investment Index, Palos Verdes Intermediate ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Palos Verdes Estates, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified?
Besides Palos Verdes Intermediate, Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified also operates Palos Verdes Peninsula High (2,075 students), Palos Verdes High (1,484 students), and Ridgecrest Intermediate (881 students). See the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified district page for the complete list.