- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Santa Ana, CA
Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061488001843
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of California schools.
- #8 of 8
- middle schools in Santa Ana · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.3:1
- large classes for California
- 84.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate has class sizes larger than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate ranks #8 of 8 middle schools in Santa Ana, CA.
School address
District: Garden Grove Unified · California
NCES ID 061488001843 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+55 students YoY
Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate grew from 507 students in 2022-23 to 562 in 2023-24 (+10.8%).
Teacher FTE added 22.4 → 26.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+55 students YoY 061488001843 · Santa Ana, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
534 enr · 24.3:1 · 84.2% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Garden Grove High (2,148 students)
Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate grew from 507 students in 2022-23 to 562 in 2023-24 (+10.8%). Teacher FTE added 22.4 → 26.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garden Grove H
Garden Grove High
2,148 students
- La Quinta High
La Quinta High
2,041 students
- Bolsa Grande H
Bolsa Grande High
1,701 students
- Santiago High
Santiago High
1,664 students
- Pacifica High
Pacifica High
1,634 students
- This school 534
Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate
534 students
What this shows Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate reports 534 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate compares
Stephen R. Fitz 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 | 24.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.2% | ▲ 52% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 534 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
534
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 74% in California - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
27.5%
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
$20,023
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 534 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.5%
Asian 11.0%
Two or More 2.2%
White 1.9%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.3, Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Garden Grove Unified reports $20,023 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Quinta High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bolsa Grande High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Santiago High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pacifica High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,701
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,664
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,634
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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Douglas Macarthur Fundamental Intermediate
Standard public school
1,005 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Raymond a. Villa Fundamental Intermediate
Standard public school
936 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Hewes Middle
Standard public school
929 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Gerald P. Carr Intermediate
Standard public school
886 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate
Standard public school
584 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~534 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate
How many students attend Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate?
Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate has 534 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Santa Ana, CA. CCD year-over-year: 507 (2022-23) → 562 (2023-24), up 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate is 24.3:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate?
84.2% of students at Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate is Hispanic or Latino at 84.5% of enrollment, in Santa Ana, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate?
Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate rank among middle schools in Santa Ana?
By Resource Investment Index, Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate ranks #8 of 8 middle schools in Santa Ana, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Santa Ana on the city page.
What other schools are in Garden Grove Unified?
Besides Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate, Garden Grove Unified also operates Garden Grove High (2,148 students), La Quinta High (2,041 students), and Bolsa Grande High (1,701 students). See the Garden Grove Unified district page for the complete list.