Enrollment
916
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dinuba, CA
Washington Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Washington Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060006501240
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Intermediate earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 12
- public schools in Dinuba · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- students per teacher
- 71.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Intermediate has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Intermediate ranks #5 of 12 public schools in Dinuba, CA.
School address
District: Dinuba Unified · California
NCES ID 060006501240 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Intermediate compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Intermediate
Washington Intermediate is a higher-need, large middle school in Dinuba, California, enrolling 916 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 916 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,209 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #257.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 458 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Dinuba Unified also operates Dinuba High (2,115 students) and Roosevelt Elementary (604 students) alongside Washington 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 Washington Intermediate compares
Washington 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 | 19.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.7% | ▲ 29% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 916 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
916
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 34% in California - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.9%
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
$14,136
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 458 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
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 92.2%
White 4.9%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
African American 0.3%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.7, Washington Intermediate is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dinuba Unified, which includes Washington Intermediate.
$14,136
Per student
-14%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.4%
State 77.4%
Federal 13.2%
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 Washington Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dinuba High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,115
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~916 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Intermediate
How many students attend Washington Intermediate?
Washington Intermediate has 916 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dinuba, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Intermediate is 19.9:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 27% 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 Washington Intermediate?
71.7% of students at Washington Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Washington Intermediate is Hispanic or Latino at 92.2% of enrollment, in Dinuba, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Intermediate?
Washington Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Washington Intermediate rank among public schools in Dinuba?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Intermediate ranks #5 of 12 public schools in Dinuba, 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 Dinuba on the city page.
Is Washington Intermediate a good school?
Washington Intermediate earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Dinuba Unified?
Besides Washington Intermediate, Dinuba Unified also operates Dinuba High (2,115 students), Roosevelt Elementary (604 students), and Lincoln Elementary (563 students). See the Dinuba Unified district page for the complete list.
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