- Enrollment
- 2,725
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fontana, CA
Wayne Ruble Middle
Federal NCES profile for Wayne Ruble Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061392011096
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wayne Ruble Middle earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #6 of 8
- middle schools in Fontana · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.9:1
- students per teacher
- 50.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Wayne Ruble Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wayne Ruble Middle ranks #6 of 8 middle schools in Fontana, CA.
School address
District: Fontana Unified · California
NCES ID 061392011096 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Wayne Ruble Middle held near 1,371 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 61.2 → 63.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 061392011096 · Fontana, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,394 enr · 22.9:1 · 50.1% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Summit High (2,725 students)
Wayne Ruble Middle held near 1,371 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 61.2 → 63.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Wayne Ruble Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Summit High
Summit High
2,725 students
- Fontana High
Fontana High
2,534 students
- Fontana a. B.
Fontana a. B. Miller High
1,950 students
- Jurupa Hills H
Jurupa Hills High
1,739 students
- Henry J. Kaise
Henry J. Kaiser High
1,660 students
- This school
Wayne Ruble Middle
1,394 students
What this shows Wayne Ruble Middle reports 1,394 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wayne Ruble Middle compares
Wayne Ruble Middle 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 | 22.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.1% | ▼ 10% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,394 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,394
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.0%
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
$18,984
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 697 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.6%
African American 11.3%
Asian 8.9%
White 5.4%
Two or More 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Wayne Ruble Middle is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fontana Unified reports $18,984 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wayne Ruble Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fontana High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fontana a. B. Miller High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jurupa Hills High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Henry J. Kaiser High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wayne Ruble Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,534
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,950
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,739
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,660
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Fontana
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Heritage Intermediate
Standard public school
1,175 students 24:1 students per teacher
Fontana Middle
Standard public school
1,049 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Alder Middle
Standard public school
964 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Southridge Tech Middle
Standard public school
923 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Harry S. Truman Middle
Standard public school
883 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Sequoia Middle
Standard public school
791 students 19.8:1 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 (~1,394 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wayne Ruble Middle
How many students attend Wayne Ruble Middle?
Wayne Ruble Middle has 1,394 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fontana, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,357 (2022-23) → 1,371 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayne Ruble Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayne Ruble Middle is 22.9:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wayne Ruble Middle?
50.1% of students at Wayne Ruble Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wayne Ruble Middle?
The largest demographic group at Wayne Ruble Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 71.6% of enrollment, in Fontana, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wayne Ruble Middle?
Wayne Ruble Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Wayne Ruble Middle rank among middle schools in Fontana?
By Resource Investment Index, Wayne Ruble Middle ranks #6 of 8 middle schools in Fontana, 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 Fontana on the city page.
What other schools are in Fontana Unified?
Besides Wayne Ruble Middle, Fontana Unified also operates Summit High (2,725 students), Fontana High (2,534 students), and Fontana a. B. Miller High (1,950 students). See the Fontana Unified district page for the complete list.