- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Ruth Musser Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ruth Musser Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060795001117
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ruth Musser Middle earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 9
- elementary schools in Rancho Cucamonga · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23:1
- students per teacher
- 47.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ruth Musser Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ruth Musser Middle ranks #5 of 9 elementary schools in Rancho Cucamonga, CA.
School address
District: Central Elementary · California
NCES ID 060795001117 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Ruth Musser Middle held near 945 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 060795001117 · Rancho Cucamonga, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
941 enr · 23:1 · 47.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Coyote Canyon Elementary (817 students)
Ruth Musser Middle held near 945 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ruth Musser Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ruth Musser Middle
941 students
- Coyote Canyon
Coyote Canyon Elementary
817 students
- Cucamonga Midd
Cucamonga Middle
662 students
- Dona Merced El
Dona Merced Elementary
547 students
- Valle Vista El
Valle Vista Elementary
471 students
- Bear Gulch Ele
Bear Gulch Elementary
443 students
What this shows Ruth Musser Middle reports 941 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ruth Musser Middle compares
Ruth Musser Middle 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 | 23:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.6% | ▼ 14% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 941 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
941
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
23:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 62% in California - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.7%
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
$15,077
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 471 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.9%
African American 16.0%
White 15.0%
Asian 13.5%
Two or More 7.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.8, Ruth Musser Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Elementary reports $15,077 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ruth Musser Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coyote Canyon Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cucamonga Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dona Merced Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valle Vista Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bear Gulch Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ruth Musser Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar elementary schools in Rancho Cucamonga
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Terra Vista Elementary
Standard public school
855 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Coyote Canyon Elementary
Standard public school
817 students 28.2:1 students per teacher
Los Amigos Elementary
Standard public school
550 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Dona Merced Elementary
Standard public school
547 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Valle Vista Elementary
Standard public school
471 students 26.2:1 students per teacher
Cucamonga Elementary
Standard public school
452 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~941 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ruth Musser Middle
How many students attend Ruth Musser Middle?
Ruth Musser Middle has 941 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. CCD year-over-year: 946 (2022-23) → 945 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruth Musser Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ruth Musser Middle is 23:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ruth Musser Middle?
47.6% of students at Ruth Musser Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ruth Musser Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ruth Musser Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 46.9% of enrollment, in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ruth Musser Middle?
Ruth Musser Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Ruth Musser Middle rank among elementary schools in Rancho Cucamonga?
By Resource Investment Index, Ruth Musser Middle ranks #5 of 9 elementary schools in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Rancho Cucamonga on the city page.
What other schools are in Central Elementary?
Besides Ruth Musser Middle, Central Elementary also operates Coyote Canyon Elementary (817 students), Cucamonga Middle (662 students), and Dona Merced Elementary (547 students). See the Central Elementary district page for the complete list.