- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+59 students YoY
Riverside Meadows Intermediate grew from 449 students in 2022-23 to 508 in 2023-24 (+13.1%).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 27.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+59 students YoY 063118011836 · Plumas Lake, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
528 enr · 21.1:1 · 28.5% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Cobblestone Elementary (590 students)
Riverside Meadows Intermediate grew from 449 students in 2022-23 to 508 in 2023-24 (+13.1%). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 27.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Riverside Meadows Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cobblestone El
Cobblestone Elementary
590 students
- Rio Del Oro El
Rio Del Oro Elementary
564 students
- This school
Riverside Meadows Intermediate
528 students
What this shows Riverside Meadows Intermediate reports 528 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverside Meadows Intermediate compares
Riverside Meadows 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,424
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
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.
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
District finance for Plumas Lake Elementary reports $15,424 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~528 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 449 (2022-23) → 508 (2023-24), up 59.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.