Enrollment
259
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Walnut Grove Intermediate compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Walnut Grove Intermediate
Walnut Grove Intermediate is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in West Covina, California, enrolling 259 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 14.4:1, Walnut Grove Intermediate is leaner than roughly 90% of California schools and 33% 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 69.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 259 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 906 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #38, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (76%) and Asian (15%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 130 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among West Covina's middle schools, it stands alongside Hollencrest Middle (737 students): Walnut Grove Intermediate is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.4:1 vs 24.6:1).
West Covina Unified also operates West Covina High (1,756 students) and Hollencrest Middle (737 students) alongside Walnut Grove Intermediate.
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 Walnut Grove Intermediate compares
Walnut Grove Intermediate on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,197
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Covina Unified, which includes Walnut Grove Intermediate.
$17,197
Per student
+4%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.9%
State 65.2%
Federal 11.9%
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 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
- 1,756
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
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 (~259 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Walnut Grove Intermediate a good school?
Walnut Grove Intermediate earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of 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 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.
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