Enrollment
528
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Plumas Lake, CA
Riverside Meadows Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Riverside Meadows Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063118011836
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverside Meadows Intermediate earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Plumas Lake · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.1:1
- students per teacher
- 28.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverside Meadows Intermediate has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Meadows Intermediate ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Plumas Lake, CA.
School address
District: Plumas Lake Elementary · California
NCES ID 063118011836 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Riverside Meadows Intermediate compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Riverside Meadows Intermediate
Riverside Meadows Intermediate is a mid-sized middle school in Plumas Lake, California, enrolling 528 students.
At 21.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 528 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,369 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #494.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
15.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Plumas Lake Elementary spends $12,951 per pupil, 22% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Plumas Lake Elementary also operates Cobblestone Elementary (590 students) and Rio Del Oro Elementary (564 students) alongside Riverside Meadows 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 Riverside Meadows Intermediate compares
Riverside Meadows 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 | 21.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.5% | ▼ 49% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 528 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
528
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 44% in California - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,951
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 38.3%
Hispanic or Latino 33.1%
Asian 11.6%
Two or More 10.8%
African American 4.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 38.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.6, Riverside Meadows Intermediate is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Plumas Lake Elementary, which includes Riverside Meadows Intermediate.
$12,951
Per student
-22%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.2%
State 61.8%
Federal 8.1%
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 Riverside Meadows Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobblestone Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rio Del Oro Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverside Meadows Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~528 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Riverside Meadows Intermediate
How many students attend Riverside Meadows Intermediate?
Riverside Meadows Intermediate has 528 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Plumas Lake, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Meadows Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Meadows Intermediate is 21.1:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% 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 Riverside Meadows Intermediate?
28.5% of students at Riverside Meadows Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverside Meadows Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Riverside Meadows Intermediate is White at 38.3% of enrollment, in Plumas Lake, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverside Meadows Intermediate?
Riverside Meadows Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Riverside Meadows Intermediate rank among public schools in Plumas Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Meadows Intermediate ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Plumas Lake, 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 Plumas Lake on the city page.
Is Riverside Meadows Intermediate a good school?
Riverside Meadows Intermediate earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Plumas Lake Elementary?
Besides Riverside Meadows Intermediate, Plumas Lake Elementary also operates Cobblestone Elementary (590 students) and Rio Del Oro Elementary (564 students). See the Plumas Lake Elementary district page for the complete list.
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