- Enrollment
- 2,215
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Watsonville, CA
Alianza Charter
Federal NCES profile for Alianza Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062949004554Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alianza Charter earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #16 of 16
- elementary schools in Watsonville · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.4:1
- students per teacher
- 65.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Alianza Charter has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alianza Charter ranks #16 of 16 elementary schools in Watsonville, CA.
School address
District: Pajaro Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 062949004554 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Alianza Charter held near 648 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 062949004554 · Watsonville, CA Elementary · MID · CHARTER
626 enr · 22.4:1 · 65.6% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Watsonville High (2,215 students)
Alianza Charter held near 648 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Alianza Charter in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Watsonville Hi
Watsonville High
2,215 students
- Pajaro Valley
Pajaro Valley High
1,293 students
- Aptos High
Aptos High
1,274 students
- This school 626
Alianza Charter
626 students
- Rolling Hills 588
Rolling Hills Middle
588 students
- Aptos Junior H 587
Aptos Junior High
587 students
What this shows Alianza Charter reports 626 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alianza Charter compares
Alianza Charter 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.6% | ▲ 18% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 626 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
626
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.6%
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
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 57% in California - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.2%
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
$20,320
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.3%
White 2.2%
Two or More 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.3, Alianza Charter is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Pajaro Valley Unified reports $20,320 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alianza Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watsonville High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pajaro Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aptos High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rolling Hills Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aptos Junior High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alianza Charter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,274
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Watsonville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Bradley Elementary
Standard public school
520 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Calabasas Elementary
Standard public school
512 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Mintie White Elementary
Standard public school
493 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Watsonville Prep
Standard public school
488 students 37.5:1 students per teacher
H. a. Hyde Elementary
Standard public school
476 students 19:1 students per teacher
Hall District Elementary
Standard public school
470 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~626 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alianza Charter
How many students attend Alianza Charter?
Alianza Charter has 626 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Watsonville, CA. CCD year-over-year: 640 (2022-23) → 648 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alianza Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Alianza Charter is 22.4:1, which is 4% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alianza Charter?
65.6% of students at Alianza Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alianza Charter?
The largest demographic group at Alianza Charter is Hispanic or Latino at 97.3% of enrollment, in Watsonville, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alianza Charter?
Alianza Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alianza Charter rank among elementary schools in Watsonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Alianza Charter ranks #16 of 16 elementary schools in Watsonville, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Watsonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Pajaro Valley Unified?
Besides Alianza Charter, Pajaro Valley Unified also operates Watsonville High (2,215 students), Pajaro Valley High (1,293 students), and Aptos High (1,274 students). See the Pajaro Valley Unified district page for the complete list.