- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Ralston Intermediate held near 1,136 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.9 → 53.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 060453000419 · Belmont, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,082 enr · 20.8:1 · 3.9% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Nesbit Elementary (566 students)
Ralston Intermediate held near 1,136 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.9 → 53.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ralston Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ralston Intermediate
1,082 students
- Nesbit Element
Nesbit Elementary
566 students
- Sandpiper Elem
Sandpiper Elementary
534 students
- Cipriani Eleme
Cipriani Elementary
471 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary
437 students
- Fox Elementary 420
Fox Elementary
420 students
What this shows Ralston Intermediate reports 1,082 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ralston Intermediate compares
Ralston 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,744
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 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.
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
District finance for Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary reports $14,744 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,082 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,117 (2022-23) → 1,136 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.