- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chino Hills, CA
Robert O. Townsend Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Robert O. Townsend Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060846008808
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert O. Townsend Junior High earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #14 of 17
- public schools in Chino Hills · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.1:1
- large classes for California
- 30.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert O. Townsend Junior High has class sizes larger than 80% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert O. Townsend Junior High ranks #14 of 17 public schools in Chino Hills, CA.
School address
District: Chino Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060846008808 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Robert O. Townsend Junior High held near 876 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 36.8 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 060846008808 · Chino Hills, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
905 enr · 25.1:1 · 30.1% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Chino Hills High (2,748 students)
Robert O. Townsend Junior High held near 876 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 36.8 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Robert O. Townsend Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chino Hills Hi
Chino Hills High
2,748 students
- Ruben S. Ayala
Ruben S. Ayala High
2,541 students
- Chino High
Chino High
2,077 students
- Don Antonio Lu
Don Antonio Lugo High
1,256 students
- Canyon Hills J 1,070
Canyon Hills Junior High
1,070 students
- This school 905
Robert O. Townsend Junior High
905 students
What this shows Robert O. Townsend Junior High reports 905 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert O. Townsend Junior High compares
Robert O. Townsend Junior High 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 | 25.1:1 | ▲ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.1% | ▼ 46% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 905 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.1:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
905
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
25.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 80% in California - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
23.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,518
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 905 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.5%
Asian 35.1%
White 15.3%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, Robert O. Townsend Junior High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chino Valley Unified reports $14,518 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robert O. Townsend Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chino Hills High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ruben S. Ayala High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chino High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Don Antonio Lugo High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Canyon Hills Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert O. Townsend Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,541
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,256
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools in Chino Hills
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 (~905 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robert O. Townsend Junior High
How many students attend Robert O. Townsend Junior High?
Robert O. Townsend Junior High has 905 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chino Hills, CA. CCD year-over-year: 879 (2022-23) → 876 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert O. Townsend Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert O. Townsend Junior High is 25.1:1, which is 17% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 60% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robert O. Townsend Junior High?
30.1% of students at Robert O. Townsend Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert O. Townsend Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Robert O. Townsend Junior High is Hispanic or Latino at 41.5% of enrollment, in Chino Hills, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert O. Townsend Junior High?
Robert O. Townsend Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Robert O. Townsend Junior High rank among public schools in Chino Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert O. Townsend Junior High ranks #14 of 17 public schools in Chino Hills, 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 Chino Hills on the city page.
What other schools are in Chino Valley Unified?
Besides Robert O. Townsend Junior High, Chino Valley Unified also operates Chino Hills High (2,748 students), Ruben S. Ayala High (2,541 students), and Chino High (2,077 students). See the Chino Valley Unified district page for the complete list.