Enrollment
137
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fresno, CA
Central Online Home
Federal NCES profile for Central Online Home, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060797014455
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Online Home earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 21
- schools in Fresno · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.6:1
- students per teacher
- 74.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Online Home has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Online Home ranks #5 of 21 schools in Fresno, CA.
School address
District: Central Unified · California
NCES ID 060797014455 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Online Home compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Online Home
Central Online Home is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Fresno, California, enrolling 137 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 137 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 331 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #56.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and White (18%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 137 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Among Fresno's public schools, it stands alongside Yosemite Valley Charter (3,065 students): Central Online Home is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.6:1 vs 36.5:1).
Central Unified also operates Justin Garza High (2,095 students) and Central East High (1,741 students) alongside Central Online Home.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Central Online Home compares
Central Online Home on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.3% | ▲ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 137 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
137
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 32% in California - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$14,150
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 137 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.1%
White 17.5%
Asian 13.1%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Central Online Home is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Unified, which includes Central Online Home.
$14,150
Per student
-14%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.2%
State 65.7%
Federal 12.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Central Online Home Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Garza High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harvest Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glacier Point Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rio Vista Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Online Home's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,095
- Students per teacher
- 29.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,010
- Students per teacher
- 29.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Fresno
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Yosemite Valley Charter
Standard public school
3,065 students 36.5:1 students per teacher
Crescent View West Public Charter
Standard public school
1,703 students 30.4:1 students per teacher
Crescent View South Ii
Standard public school
1,260 students 28.6:1 students per teacher
J. E. Young Academic Center
Alternative education program
976 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Fresno County Special Education
Special-education school
597 students 8.4:1 students per teacher
Big Picture Educational Academy
Standard public school
520 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~137 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Central Online Home
How many students attend Central Online Home?
Central Online Home has 137 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Fresno, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Online Home?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Online Home is 19.6:1, which is 9% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 25% 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 Central Online Home?
74.3% of students at Central Online Home are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Online Home?
The largest demographic group at Central Online Home is Hispanic or Latino at 59.1% of enrollment, in Fresno, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Online Home?
Central Online Home has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central Online Home rank among schools in Fresno?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Online Home ranks #5 of 21 schools in Fresno, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fresno on the city page.
Is Central Online Home a good school?
Central Online Home earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Central Unified?
Besides Central Online Home, Central Unified also operates Justin Garza High (2,095 students), Central East High (1,741 students), and Harvest Elementary (1,010 students). See the Central Unified district page for the complete list.
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