Enrollment
544
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vina Danks Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vina Danks Middle
Vina Danks Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Ontario, California, enrolling 544 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 16:1, Vina Danks Middle is leaner than roughly 87% of California schools and 26% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 544 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 2,221 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #634.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 544 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Ontario's middle schools, it stands alongside Ray Wiltsey Middle (727 students): Vina Danks Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16:1 vs 18.2:1).
Ontario-Montclair also operates Edison Elementary (736 students) and Central Language Academy (736 students) alongside Vina Danks Middle.
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 Vina Danks Middle compares
Vina Danks Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,537
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ontario-Montclair, which includes Vina Danks Middle.
$17,537
Per student
+6%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.5%
State 75.0%
Federal 13.5%
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 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
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
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 (~544 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Vina Danks Middle a good school?
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. 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 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.
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