- Enrollment
- 1,756
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · West Covina, CA
Walnut Grove Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Walnut Grove Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 064200012337
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walnut Grove Intermediate earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in West Covina · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- small classes for California
- 69.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Walnut Grove Intermediate has class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Grove Intermediate ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in West Covina, CA.
School address
District: West Covina Unified · California
NCES ID 064200012337 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Walnut Grove Intermediate shrank from 306 students in 2022-23 to 270 in 2023-24 (-11.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.1 → 16.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 064200012337 · West Covina, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
259 enr · 14.4:1 · 69.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: West Covina High (1,756 students)
Walnut Grove Intermediate shrank from 306 students in 2022-23 to 270 in 2023-24 (-11.8%). Teacher FTE lost 18.1 → 16.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Walnut Grove Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Covina Hi
West Covina High
1,756 students
- Hollencrest Mi
Hollencrest Middle
737 students
- Edgewood High
Edgewood High
712 students
- Merced Element 617
Merced Elementary
617 students
- Edgewood Middl 597
Edgewood Middle
597 students
- This school 259
Walnut Grove Intermediate
259 students
What this shows Walnut Grove Intermediate reports 259 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walnut Grove Intermediate compares
Walnut Grove Intermediate is a shrinking 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 33% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.0% | ▲ 24% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
259
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 10% in California - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.3%
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
$18,629
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 130 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.1%
Asian 15.4%
African American 3.5%
Two or More 3.1%
White 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.5, Walnut Grove Intermediate is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Covina Unified reports $18,629 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walnut Grove Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Covina High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hollencrest Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edgewood High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Merced Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walnut Grove Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 29.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in West Covina
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Hollencrest Middle
Standard public school
737 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Traweek Middle
Standard public school
614 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Edgewood Middle
Standard public school
597 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Giano Intermediate
Standard public school
463 students 18.5:1 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 (~259 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walnut Grove Intermediate
How many students attend Walnut Grove Intermediate?
Walnut Grove Intermediate has 259 students enrolled. It is a middle school in West Covina, CA. CCD year-over-year: 306 (2022-23) → 270 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Grove Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Grove Intermediate is 14.4:1, which is 33% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 8% lower 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 Walnut Grove Intermediate?
69.0% of students at Walnut Grove Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walnut Grove Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Walnut Grove Intermediate is Hispanic or Latino at 76.1% of enrollment, in West Covina, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walnut Grove Intermediate?
Walnut Grove Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Grove Intermediate rank among middle schools in West Covina?
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Grove Intermediate ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in West Covina, 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 West Covina on the city page.
What other schools are in West Covina Unified?
Besides Walnut Grove Intermediate, West Covina Unified also operates West Covina High (1,756 students), Hollencrest Middle (737 students), and Edgewood High (712 students). See the West Covina Unified district page for the complete list.