Enrollment
1,082
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Belmont, CA
Ralston Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Ralston Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060453000419
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ralston Intermediate earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Belmont · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- students per teacher
- 3.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ralston Intermediate has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ralston Intermediate ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Belmont, CA.
School address
District: Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary · California
NCES ID 060453000419 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
3.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-93% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ralston Intermediate compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ralston Intermediate
Ralston Intermediate is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Belmont, California, enrolling 1,082 students.
At 20.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 3.9% free-meal eligibility runs 93% below the California average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,082 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 261 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #256, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (39%) and White (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 361 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 88.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary also operates Nesbit Elementary (566 students) and Sandpiper Elementary (534 students) alongside Ralston Intermediate.
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 Ralston Intermediate compares
Ralston Intermediate on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.9% | ▼ 93% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,082 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,082
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
3.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
88.9%
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
$13,913
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Asian 39.3%
White 32.2%
Two or More 16.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 39.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Ralston Intermediate is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary, which includes Ralston Intermediate.
$13,913
Per student
-16%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.2%
State 69.2%
Federal 4.6%
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 Ralston Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nesbit Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sandpiper Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cipriani Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fox Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ralston Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~1,082 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ralston Intermediate
How many students attend Ralston Intermediate?
Ralston Intermediate has 1,082 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Belmont, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ralston Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Ralston Intermediate is 20.8:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% 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 Ralston Intermediate?
3.9% of students at Ralston Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ralston Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Ralston Intermediate is Asian at 39.3% of enrollment, in Belmont, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ralston Intermediate?
Ralston Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Ralston Intermediate rank among public schools in Belmont?
By Resource Investment Index, Ralston Intermediate ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Belmont, 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 Belmont on the city page.
Is Ralston Intermediate a good school?
Ralston Intermediate earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. 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 Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary?
Besides Ralston Intermediate, Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary also operates Nesbit Elementary (566 students), Sandpiper Elementary (534 students), and Cipriani Elementary (471 students). See the Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary district page for the complete list.
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