Enrollment
881
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ridgecrest Intermediate compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ridgecrest Intermediate
Ridgecrest Intermediate is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, enrolling 881 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.9:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.6% free-meal eligibility runs 83% below the California average.
Enrollment of 881 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 613 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #193.
Its student body is led by Asian (54%) and White (22%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 441 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Rancho Palos Verdes's middle schools, it stands alongside Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle (1,337 students): Ridgecrest Intermediate is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.9:1 vs 20.9:1).
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified also operates Palos Verdes Peninsula High (2,075 students) and Palos Verdes High (1,484 students) alongside Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest Intermediate compares
Ridgecrest 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,775
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified, which includes Ridgecrest Intermediate.
$14,775
Per student
-11%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.2%
State 39.0%
Federal 5.7%
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 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
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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.
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 (~881 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ridgecrest Intermediate a good school?
Ridgecrest Intermediate earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of 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 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.
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