- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rosamond, CA
Abraham Lincoln Alternative
Federal NCES profile for Abraham Lincoln Alternative, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 9/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 063762002045
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Abraham Lincoln Alternative earns 9/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Rosamond · Resource Index
- 9
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.7:1
- students per teacher
- 74.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Abraham Lincoln Alternative has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Abraham Lincoln Alternative ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Rosamond, CA.
School address
District: Southern Kern Unified · California
NCES ID 063762002045 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Abraham Lincoln Alternative shrank from 100 students in 2022-23 to 95 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 063762002045 · Rosamond, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
71 enr · 23.7:1 · 74.0% lunch · RII 9
Nearest enrollment peer: Westpark Elementary (952 students)
Abraham Lincoln Alternative shrank from 100 students in 2022-23 to 95 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Abraham Lincoln Alternative in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westpark Eleme
Westpark Elementary
952 students
- Rosamond High
Rosamond High Early College Campus
927 students
- Rosamond Eleme
Rosamond Elementary
822 students
- Tropico Middle
Tropico Middle
815 students
- This school 71
Abraham Lincoln Alternative
71 students
- Rare Earth Hig 49
Rare Earth High (Continuation)
49 students
What this shows Abraham Lincoln Alternative reports 71 students on the CCD universe file.
How Abraham Lincoln Alternative compares
Abraham Lincoln Alternative is a shrinking 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 | 23.7:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.0% | ▲ 33% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 71 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
71
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 69% in California - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
76.1%
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
$15,641
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
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.4%
White 23.9%
African American 8.5%
Two or More 4.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.2, Abraham Lincoln Alternative is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Southern Kern Unified reports $15,641 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Abraham Lincoln Alternative Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westpark Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rosamond High Early College Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rosamond Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tropico Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rare Earth High (Continuation) | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Abraham Lincoln Alternative's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
- Enrollment
- 49
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Rosamond
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~71 students)
Frequently asked questions about Abraham Lincoln Alternative
How many students attend Abraham Lincoln Alternative?
Abraham Lincoln Alternative has 71 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Rosamond, CA. CCD year-over-year: 100 (2022-23) → 95 (2023-24), down 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln Alternative?
The student-teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln Alternative is 23.7:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Abraham Lincoln Alternative?
74.0% of students at Abraham Lincoln Alternative are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Abraham Lincoln Alternative?
The largest demographic group at Abraham Lincoln Alternative is Hispanic or Latino at 63.4% of enrollment, in Rosamond, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Abraham Lincoln Alternative?
Abraham Lincoln Alternative has a Resource Investment Index of 9/100 (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 Abraham Lincoln Alternative rank among public schools in Rosamond?
By Resource Investment Index, Abraham Lincoln Alternative ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Rosamond, 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 Rosamond on the city page.
What other schools are in Southern Kern Unified?
Besides Abraham Lincoln Alternative, Southern Kern Unified also operates Westpark Elementary (952 students), Rosamond High Early College Campus (927 students), and Rosamond Elementary (822 students). See the Southern Kern Unified district page for the complete list.