- Enrollment
- 4,353
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Eastvale, CA
River Heights Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for River Heights Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060985011710
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Heights Intermediate earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Eastvale · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.6:1
- large classes for California
- 40.1%
- free-lunch eligible
River Heights Intermediate has class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Heights Intermediate ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Eastvale, CA.
School address
District: Corona-Norco Unified · California
NCES ID 060985011710 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+60 students YoY
River Heights Intermediate grew from 1,145 students in 2022-23 to 1,205 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 42.1 → 45.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+60 students YoY 060985011710 · Eastvale, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,203 enr · 28.6:1 · 40.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Eleanor Roosevelt High (4,353 students)
River Heights Intermediate grew from 1,145 students in 2022-23 to 1,205 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 42.1 → 45.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
River Heights Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eleanor Roosev
Eleanor Roosevelt High
4,353 students
- Santiago High
Santiago High
3,577 students
- Centennial Hig
Centennial High
2,712 students
- Corona High
Corona High
2,307 students
- Norco High
Norco High
2,032 students
- This school 1,203
River Heights Intermediate
1,203 students
What this shows River Heights Intermediate reports 1,203 students on the CCD universe file.
How River Heights Intermediate compares
River Heights Intermediate is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.6:1 | ▲ 33% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.1% | ▼ 28% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,203 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.6:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,203
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
28.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 94% in California - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,219
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 481 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.8%
Asian 31.9%
White 9.6%
African American 7.9%
Two or More 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, River Heights Intermediate is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Corona-Norco Unified reports $15,219 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How River Heights Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Santiago High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centennial High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Corona High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Norco High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River Heights Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,577
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,032
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Eastvale
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 (~1,203 students)
Frequently asked questions about River Heights Intermediate
How many students attend River Heights Intermediate?
River Heights Intermediate has 1,203 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Eastvale, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,145 (2022-23) → 1,205 (2023-24), up 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Heights Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at River Heights Intermediate is 28.6:1, which is 33% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 82% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at River Heights Intermediate?
40.1% of students at River Heights Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Heights Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at River Heights Intermediate is Hispanic or Latino at 45.8% of enrollment, in Eastvale, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Heights Intermediate?
River Heights Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 River Heights Intermediate rank among public schools in Eastvale?
By Resource Investment Index, River Heights Intermediate ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Eastvale, 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 Eastvale on the city page.
What other schools are in Corona-Norco Unified?
Besides River Heights Intermediate, Corona-Norco Unified also operates Eleanor Roosevelt High (4,353 students), Santiago High (3,577 students), and Centennial High (2,712 students). See the Corona-Norco Unified district page for the complete list.