- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Walnut Creek, CA
Walnut Creek Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Walnut Creek Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 064125006831
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walnut Creek Intermediate 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.
- #9 of 16
- public schools in Walnut Creek · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.4:1
- students per teacher
- 12.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Walnut Creek Intermediate has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Creek Intermediate ranks #9 of 16 public schools in Walnut Creek, CA.
School address
District: Walnut Creek Elementary · California
NCES ID 064125006831 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Walnut Creek Intermediate held near 993 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.8 → 42.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 064125006831 · Walnut Creek, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
940 enr · 22.4:1 · 12.9% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Buena Vista Elementary (495 students)
Walnut Creek Intermediate held near 993 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.8 → 42.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Walnut Creek Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Walnut Creek Intermediate
940 students
- Buena Vista El
Buena Vista Elementary
495 students
- Parkmead Eleme
Parkmead Elementary
478 students
- Murwood Elemen
Murwood Elementary
451 students
- Tice Creek
Tice Creek
451 students
- Walnut Heights
Walnut Heights Elementary
427 students
What this shows Walnut Creek Intermediate reports 940 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walnut Creek Intermediate compares
Walnut Creek Intermediate 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.9% | ▼ 77% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 940 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
940
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 57% in California - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
11.9%
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
$14,533
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 470 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
Asian 17.1%
Two or More 12.7%
African American 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Walnut Creek Intermediate is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Walnut Creek Elementary reports $14,533 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walnut Creek Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkmead Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Murwood Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tice Creek | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walnut Heights Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walnut Creek Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools in Walnut Creek
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 (~940 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walnut Creek Intermediate
How many students attend Walnut Creek Intermediate?
Walnut Creek Intermediate has 940 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Walnut Creek, CA. CCD year-over-year: 985 (2022-23) → 993 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Creek Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Creek Intermediate is 22.4:1, which is 4% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walnut Creek Intermediate?
12.9% of students at Walnut Creek Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walnut Creek Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Walnut Creek Intermediate is White at 47.6% of enrollment, in Walnut Creek, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walnut Creek Intermediate?
Walnut Creek Intermediate 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 Walnut Creek Intermediate rank among public schools in Walnut Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Creek Intermediate ranks #9 of 16 public schools in Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek on the city page.
What other schools are in Walnut Creek Elementary?
Besides Walnut Creek Intermediate, Walnut Creek Elementary also operates Buena Vista Elementary (495 students), Parkmead Elementary (478 students), and Murwood Elementary (451 students). See the Walnut Creek Elementary district page for the complete list.