Enrollment
42
California · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 060000210346
California School for the Blind — Fremont, CA
Federal NCES profile for California School for the Blind, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 80
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5:1
vs 21.6:1 California avg
-77% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How California School for the Blind compares with California and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
California School for the Blind reports 42 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 11.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 77% below the California state mean of 21.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 69% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 29.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 48% below the California average and 44% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 57.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How California School for the Blind compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against California state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5:1 | ▼ 77% | 21.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.1% | ▼ 48% | 55.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 42 | top 5% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
29.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 48% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
5:1
students per teacher
— 77% below state mean
Top 1% in California — lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
57.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 42 Top 5% in California — larger than 95% of 10,006 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 11.0
Students per teacher 5:1 -77% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 29.1% -48% vs state
NCES ID 060000210346
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.5%
Asian 21.4%
White 11.9%
African American 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.4%
Two or More 2.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 57.1%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Similar other schools in Fremont
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about California School for the Blind
How many students attend California School for the Blind?
California School for the Blind has 42 students enrolled. It is a other school in Fremont, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at California School for the Blind?
The student-teacher ratio at California School for the Blind is 5:1, which is 77% lower than the California average of 21.6:1 and 69% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at California School for the Blind?
29.1% of students at California School for the Blind are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of California School for the Blind?
The largest demographic group at California School for the Blind is Hispanic or Latino at 59.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Fremont, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for California School for the Blind?
California School for the Blind has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.