- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Montclair, CA
Vernon Middle
Federal NCES profile for Vernon Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062847004413
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vernon Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools.
- #4 of 11
- public schools in Montclair · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- small classes for California
- 74.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Vernon Middle has class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vernon Middle ranks #4 of 11 public schools in Montclair, CA.
School address
District: Ontario-Montclair · California
NCES ID 062847004413 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Vernon Middle held near 590 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.4 → 30.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 062847004413 · Montclair, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
580 enr · 19.3:1 · 74.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Edison Elementary (736 students)
Vernon Middle held near 590 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.4 → 30.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Vernon Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edison Element
Edison Elementary
736 students
- Central Langua
Central Language Academy
736 students
- Ray Wiltsey Mi
Ray Wiltsey Middle
727 students
- Oaks Middle
Oaks Middle
668 students
- Serrano Middle
Serrano Middle
657 students
- This school
Vernon Middle
580 students
What this shows Vernon Middle reports 580 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vernon Middle compares
Vernon 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 | 19.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.8% | ▲ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 580 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
580
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 29% in California - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$21,832
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 580 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.6%
White 4.1%
African American 4.0%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.1, Vernon Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ontario-Montclair reports $21,832 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vernon Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edison Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Language Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ray Wiltsey Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oaks Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Serrano Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vernon Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools in Montclair
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 (~580 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vernon Middle
How many students attend Vernon Middle?
Vernon Middle has 580 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Montclair, CA. CCD year-over-year: 607 (2022-23) → 590 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vernon Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Vernon Middle is 19.3:1, which is 10% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 23% 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 Vernon Middle?
74.8% of students at Vernon Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vernon Middle?
The largest demographic group at Vernon Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 88.6% of enrollment, in Montclair, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vernon Middle?
Vernon Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Vernon Middle rank among public schools in Montclair?
By Resource Investment Index, Vernon Middle ranks #4 of 11 public schools in Montclair, 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 Montclair on the city page.
What other schools are in Ontario-Montclair?
Besides Vernon Middle, Ontario-Montclair also operates Edison Elementary (736 students), Central Language Academy (736 students), and Ray Wiltsey Middle (727 students). See the Ontario-Montclair district page for the complete list.