- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chino, CA
Ramona Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Ramona Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060846000846
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ramona Junior High earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools.
- #8 of 17
- public schools in Chino · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.1:1
- small classes for California
- 71.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ramona Junior High has class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ramona Junior High ranks #8 of 17 public schools in Chino, CA.
School address
District: Chino Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060846000846 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Ramona Junior High held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 23.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 060846000846 · Chino, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
417 enr · 18.1:1 · 71.1% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Chino Hills High (2,748 students)
Ramona Junior High held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 23.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ramona Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chino Hills Hi
Chino Hills High
2,748 students
- Ruben S. Ayala
Ruben S. Ayala High
2,541 students
- Chino High
Chino High
2,077 students
- Don Antonio Lu
Don Antonio Lugo High
1,256 students
- Canyon Hills J 1,070
Canyon Hills Junior High
1,070 students
- This school 417
Ramona Junior High
417 students
What this shows Ramona Junior High reports 417 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ramona Junior High compares
Ramona Junior High 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 | 18.1:1 | ▼ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.1% | ▲ 28% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 417 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
417
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 22% in California - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.1%
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
$14,518
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 417 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.3%
White 6.2%
Asian 3.4%
African American 1.7%
Two or More 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.3, Ramona Junior High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chino Valley Unified reports $14,518 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ramona Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chino Hills High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ruben S. Ayala High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chino High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Don Antonio Lugo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Canyon Hills Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ramona Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,541
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,256
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools in Chino
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~417 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ramona Junior High
How many students attend Ramona Junior High?
Ramona Junior High has 417 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chino, CA. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 453 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ramona Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Ramona Junior High is 18.1:1, which is 16% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 15% 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 Ramona Junior High?
71.1% of students at Ramona Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ramona Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Ramona Junior High is Hispanic or Latino at 87.3% of enrollment, in Chino, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ramona Junior High?
Ramona Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Ramona Junior High rank among public schools in Chino?
By Resource Investment Index, Ramona Junior High ranks #8 of 17 public schools in Chino, 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 Chino on the city page.
What other schools are in Chino Valley Unified?
Besides Ramona Junior High, Chino Valley Unified also operates Chino Hills High (2,748 students), Ruben S. Ayala High (2,541 students), and Chino High (2,077 students). See the Chino Valley Unified district page for the complete list.