- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Ridgecrest Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Ridgecrest Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062970008514
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridgecrest Intermediate earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of California schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Rancho Palos Verdes · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.9:1
- large classes for California
- 9.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridgecrest Intermediate has class sizes larger than 85% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgecrest Intermediate ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA.
School address
District: Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified · California
NCES ID 062970008514 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Ridgecrest Intermediate held near 917 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.5 → 35.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 062970008514 · Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
881 enr · 25.9:1 · 9.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Palos Verdes Peninsula High (2,075 students)
Ridgecrest Intermediate held near 917 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.5 → 35.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ridgecrest 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
- This school
Ridgecrest Intermediate
881 students
- Palos Verdes I 735
Palos Verdes Intermediate
735 students
- Miraleste Inte 720
Miraleste Intermediate
720 students
- Dapplegray Ele 639
Dapplegray Elementary
639 students
What this shows Ridgecrest Intermediate reports 881 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ridgecrest Intermediate compares
Ridgecrest 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 | 25.9:1 | ▲ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.6% | ▼ 83% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 881 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.9:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
881
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% 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
25.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in California - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
7.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 441 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Asian 53.6%
White 21.6%
Two or More 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 53.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palos Verdes Peninsula High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palos Verdes High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palos Verdes Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Miraleste Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dapplegray Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridgecrest 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
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar middle schools in Rancho Palos Verdes
2 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 (~881 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ridgecrest Intermediate
How many students attend Ridgecrest Intermediate?
Ridgecrest Intermediate has 881 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. CCD year-over-year: 890 (2022-23) → 917 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgecrest Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgecrest Intermediate is 25.9:1, which is 20% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 65% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ridgecrest Intermediate?
9.6% of students at Ridgecrest Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridgecrest Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Ridgecrest Intermediate is Asian at 53.6% of enrollment, in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridgecrest Intermediate?
Ridgecrest Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Ridgecrest Intermediate rank among middle schools in Rancho Palos Verdes?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgecrest Intermediate ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Rancho Palos Verdes, 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 Rancho Palos Verdes on the city page.
What other schools are in Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified?
Besides Ridgecrest Intermediate, Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified also operates Palos Verdes Peninsula High (2,075 students), Palos Verdes High (1,484 students), and Palos Verdes Intermediate (735 students). See the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified district page for the complete list.