Enrollment
905
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robert O. Townsend Junior High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robert O. Townsend Junior High
Robert O. Townsend Junior High is a large middle school in Chino Hills, California, enrolling 905 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.1:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 905 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,007 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #639.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (42%) and Asian (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 905 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Chino Hills's middle schools, it stands alongside Canyon Hills Junior High (1,070 students): Robert O. Townsend Junior High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (25.1:1 vs 28.2:1).
Chino Valley Unified also operates Chino Hills High (2,748 students) and Ruben S. Ayala High (2,541 students) alongside Robert O. Townsend Junior High.
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 Robert O. Townsend Junior High compares
Robert O. Townsend Junior High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.1:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,384
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chino Valley Unified, which includes Robert O. Townsend Junior High.
$13,384
Per student
-19%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.4%
State 53.7%
Federal 10.9%
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 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
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- 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.
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 (~905 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Robert O. Townsend Junior High a good school?
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. 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 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.
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