- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ontario, CA
Vina Danks Middle
Federal NCES profile for Vina Danks Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062847004414
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vina Danks Middle earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 87% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 6
- middle schools in Ontario · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- small classes for California
- 77.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Vina Danks Middle has class sizes smaller than 87% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vina Danks Middle ranks #4 of 6 middle schools in Ontario, CA.
School address
District: Ontario-Montclair · California
NCES ID 062847004414 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Vina Danks Middle held near 607 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.1 → 34.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 062847004414 · Ontario, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
544 enr · 16:1 · 77.2% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Edison Elementary (736 students)
Vina Danks Middle held near 607 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.1 → 34.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Vina Danks 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
Vina Danks Middle
544 students
What this shows Vina Danks Middle reports 544 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vina Danks Middle compares
Vina Danks 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 26% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.2% | ▲ 39% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 544 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
544
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 13% in California - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.9%
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
$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 544 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.3%
African American 2.8%
White 2.2%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Two or More 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.5, Vina Danks 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 Vina Danks 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oaks Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Serrano Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vina Danks 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 Ontario
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Ray Wiltsey Middle
Standard public school
727 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Oaks Middle
Standard public school
668 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Grace Yokley Junior High
Standard public school
606 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
De Anza Middle
Standard public school
510 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Woodcrest Junior High
Standard public school
324 students 19.1:1 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 (~544 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Vina Danks Middle
How many students attend Vina Danks Middle?
Vina Danks Middle has 544 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ontario, CA. CCD year-over-year: 626 (2022-23) → 607 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vina Danks Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Vina Danks Middle is 16:1, which is 26% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 2% 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 Vina Danks Middle?
77.2% of students at Vina Danks Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vina Danks Middle?
The largest demographic group at Vina Danks Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 91.3% of enrollment, in Ontario, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vina Danks Middle?
Vina Danks Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Vina Danks Middle rank among middle schools in Ontario?
By Resource Investment Index, Vina Danks Middle ranks #4 of 6 middle schools in Ontario, 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 Ontario on the city page.
What other schools are in Ontario-Montclair?
Besides Vina Danks 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.