- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Banning, CA
Banning Independent Study
Federal NCES profile for Banning Independent Study, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060384008555
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 83
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Banning Independent Study earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in Banning · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21:1
- students per teacher
- 75.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Banning Independent Study has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Banning Independent Study ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Banning, CA.
School address
District: Banning Unified · California
NCES ID 060384008555 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Banning Independent Study grew from 83 students in 2022-23 to 96 in 2023-24 (+15.7%).
Teacher FTE held 4.2 → 4.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 060384008555 · Banning, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
84 enr · 21:1 · 75.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Banning High (1,145 students)
Banning Independent Study grew from 83 students in 2022-23 to 96 in 2023-24 (+15.7%). Teacher FTE held 4.2 → 4.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Banning Independent Study in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Banning High
Banning High
1,145 students
- Nicolet Middle
Nicolet Middle
966 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary
782 students
- Hemmerling Ele
Hemmerling Elementary
468 students
- Hoffer Element 367
Hoffer Elementary
367 students
- This school 84
Banning Independent Study
84 students
What this shows Banning Independent Study reports 84 students on the CCD universe file.
How Banning Independent Study compares
Banning Independent Study 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 | 21:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.9% | ▲ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 84 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
84
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
21:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 43% in California - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.5%
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
$18,612
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 84 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 69.9%
White 10.8%
African American 10.8%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, Banning Independent Study is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Banning Unified reports $18,612 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Banning Independent Study Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banning High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nicolet Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hemmerling Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hoffer Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Banning Independent Study's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~84 students)
Frequently asked questions about Banning Independent Study
How many students attend Banning Independent Study?
Banning Independent Study has 84 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Banning, CA. CCD year-over-year: 83 (2022-23) → 96 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Banning Independent Study?
The student-teacher ratio at Banning Independent Study is 21:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Banning Independent Study?
75.9% of students at Banning Independent Study are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Banning Independent Study?
The largest demographic group at Banning Independent Study is Hispanic or Latino at 69.9% of enrollment, in Banning, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Banning Independent Study?
Banning Independent Study has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Banning Independent Study rank among public schools in Banning?
By Resource Investment Index, Banning Independent Study ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Banning, 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 Banning on the city page.
What other schools are in Banning Unified?
Besides Banning Independent Study, Banning Unified also operates Banning High (1,145 students), Nicolet Middle (966 students), and Central Elementary (782 students). See the Banning Unified district page for the complete list.