- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Whittier, CA
Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062301003512
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #7 of 7
- middle schools in Whittier · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.9:1
- students per teacher
- 37.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate ranks #7 of 7 middle schools in Whittier, CA.
School address
District: Lowell Joint · California
NCES ID 062301003512 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate held near 738 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.4 → 32.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 062301003512 · Whittier, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
687 enr · 22.9:1 · 37.7% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Jordan Elementary (516 students)
Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate held near 738 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.4 → 32.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate
687 students
- Jordan Element
Jordan Elementary
516 students
- Meadow Green E
Meadow Green Elementary
470 students
- El Portal Elem
El Portal Elementary
469 students
- Olita Elementa
Olita Elementary
425 students
- Macy Elementar
Macy Elementary
413 students
What this shows Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate reports 687 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate compares
Rancho-Starbuck 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 | 22.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.7% | ▼ 32% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 687 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
687
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,481
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 687 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.7%
White 17.8%
Asian 6.1%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Lowell Joint reports $14,481 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadow Green Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Portal Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olita Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Macy Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar middle schools in Whittier
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Granada Middle
Standard public school
989 students 21:1 students per teacher
East Whittier Middle
Standard public school
985 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Katherine Edwards Middle
Standard public school
894 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Hillview Middle
Standard public school
643 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Walter F. Dexter Middle
Standard public school
610 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Richard L. Graves Middle
Standard public school
484 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~687 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate
How many students attend Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate?
Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate has 687 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Whittier, CA. CCD year-over-year: 749 (2022-23) → 738 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate is 22.9:1, 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 Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate?
37.7% of students at Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate is Hispanic or Latino at 70.7% of enrollment, in Whittier, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate?
Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate rank among middle schools in Whittier?
By Resource Investment Index, Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate ranks #7 of 7 middle schools in Whittier, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Whittier on the city page.
What other schools are in Lowell Joint?
Besides Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate, Lowell Joint also operates Jordan Elementary (516 students), Meadow Green Elementary (470 students), and El Portal Elementary (469 students). See the Lowell Joint district page for the complete list.