- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Willows, CA
Willows Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Willows Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 064271006979
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willows Intermediate earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of California schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Willows · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29:1
- large classes for California
- 65.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Willows Intermediate has class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willows Intermediate ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Willows, CA.
School address
District: Willows Unified · California
NCES ID 064271006979 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Willows Intermediate grew from 295 students in 2022-23 to 316 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.4 → 15.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 064271006979 · Willows, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
464 enr · 29:1 · 65.4% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Murdock Elementary (488 students)
Willows Intermediate grew from 295 students in 2022-23 to 316 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 16.4 → 15.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Willows Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Murdock Elemen
Murdock Elementary
488 students
- This school
Willows Intermediate
464 students
- Willows High
Willows High
423 students
- Willows Commun 24
Willows Community High
24 students
What this shows Willows Intermediate reports 464 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willows Intermediate compares
Willows Intermediate is a growing 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 | 29:1 | ▲ 35% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.4% | ▲ 18% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
29:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 94% in California - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
21.6%
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
$14,978
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 464 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.3%
White 38.9%
Asian 3.9%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Willows Intermediate is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Willows Unified reports $14,978 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willows Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murdock Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willows High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willows Community High | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Willows Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~464 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~29:1)
Frequently asked questions about Willows Intermediate
How many students attend Willows Intermediate?
Willows Intermediate has 464 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Willows, CA. CCD year-over-year: 295 (2022-23) → 316 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willows Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Willows Intermediate is 29:1, which is 35% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 85% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Willows Intermediate?
65.4% of students at Willows Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willows Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Willows Intermediate is Hispanic or Latino at 50.3% of enrollment, in Willows, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willows Intermediate?
Willows Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Willows Intermediate rank among public schools in Willows?
By Resource Investment Index, Willows Intermediate ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Willows, 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 Willows on the city page.
What other schools are in Willows Unified?
Besides Willows Intermediate, Willows Unified also operates Murdock Elementary (488 students), Willows High (423 students), and Willows Community High (24 students). See the Willows Unified district page for the complete list.