Enrollment
1,444
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Colton, CA
William G. Jehue Middle
Federal NCES profile for William G. Jehue Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063237007621
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William G. Jehue Middle earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #8 of 15
- public schools in Colton · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.8:1
- large classes for California
- 70.4%
- free-lunch eligible
William G. Jehue Middle has class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William G. Jehue Middle ranks #8 of 15 public schools in Colton, CA.
School address
District: Rialto Unified · California
NCES ID 063237007621 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William G. Jehue Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at William G. Jehue Middle
William G. Jehue Middle is a higher-need, large middle school in Colton, California, enrolling 1,444 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.8:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,444 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 430 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #315, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 481 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Colton's middle schools, it stands alongside Colton Middle (870 students): William G. Jehue Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.8:1 vs 22.9:1).
Rialto Unified also operates Rialto High (2,623 students) and Eisenhower High (2,075 students) alongside William G. Jehue Middle.
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 William G. Jehue Middle compares
William G. Jehue Middle on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.8:1 | ▲ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.4% | ▲ 27% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,444 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.8:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,444
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
25.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in California - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
32.5%
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
$15,995
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 481 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 96 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 90.8%
African American 4.9%
White 1.6%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.3, William G. Jehue Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rialto Unified, which includes William G. Jehue Middle.
$15,995
Per student
-3%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.4%
State 72.8%
Federal 10.9%
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 William G. Jehue Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rialto High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilmer Amina Carter High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rialto Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Warren F. Frisbie Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William G. Jehue Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,623
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,951
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,000
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar middle schools in Colton
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~1,444 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about William G. Jehue Middle
How many students attend William G. Jehue Middle?
William G. Jehue Middle has 1,444 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Colton, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William G. Jehue Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at William G. Jehue Middle is 25.8:1, which is 20% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William G. Jehue Middle?
70.4% of students at William G. Jehue Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William G. Jehue Middle?
The largest demographic group at William G. Jehue Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 90.8% of enrollment, in Colton, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William G. Jehue Middle?
William G. Jehue Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 William G. Jehue Middle rank among public schools in Colton?
By Resource Investment Index, William G. Jehue Middle ranks #8 of 15 public schools in Colton, 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 Colton on the city page.
Is William G. Jehue Middle a good school?
William G. Jehue Middle earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. 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 Rialto Unified?
Besides William G. Jehue Middle, Rialto Unified also operates Rialto High (2,623 students), Eisenhower High (2,075 students), and Wilmer Amina Carter High (1,951 students). See the Rialto Unified district page for the complete list.
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