- Enrollment
- 2,618
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fremont, CA
Circle of Independent Learning
Federal NCES profile for Circle of Independent Learning, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 061440007479Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Circle of Independent Learning earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Fremont · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.8:1
- small classes for California
- 33.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Circle of Independent Learning has class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Circle of Independent Learning ranks #1 of 4 schools in Fremont, CA.
School address
District: Fremont Unified · California
NCES ID 061440007479 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Circle of Independent Learning held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.1 → 24.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 061440007479 · Fremont, CA Other · SMALL · CHARTER
394 enr · 18.8:1 · 33.9% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: American High (2,618 students)
Circle of Independent Learning held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.1 → 24.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Circle of Independent Learning in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- American High
American High
2,618 students
- Irvington High
Irvington High
2,157 students
- Thornton Junio
Thornton Junior High
1,972 students
- Washington Hig
Washington High
1,957 students
- Mission San Jo
Mission San Jose High
1,794 students
- This school 394
Circle of Independent Learning
394 students
What this shows Circle of Independent Learning reports 394 students on the CCD universe file.
How Circle of Independent Learning compares
Circle of Independent Learning 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 | 18.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.9% | ▼ 39% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
394
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 26% in California - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,152
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
Counselors0.0 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
Asian 49.5%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%
White 12.7%
African American 5.1%
Two or More 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 49.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Circle of Independent Learning is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fremont Unified reports $15,152 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Circle of Independent Learning Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irvington High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thornton Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mission San Jose High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Circle of Independent Learning's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,157
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,972
- Students per teacher
- 39.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,957
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,794
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Fremont
3 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 (~394 students)
Frequently asked questions about Circle of Independent Learning
How many students attend Circle of Independent Learning?
Circle of Independent Learning has 394 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fremont, CA. CCD year-over-year: 401 (2022-23) → 402 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Circle of Independent Learning?
The student-teacher ratio at Circle of Independent Learning is 18.8:1, which is 13% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 20% 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 Circle of Independent Learning?
33.9% of students at Circle of Independent Learning are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Circle of Independent Learning?
The largest demographic group at Circle of Independent Learning is Asian at 49.5% of enrollment, in Fremont, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Circle of Independent Learning?
Circle of Independent Learning has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 Circle of Independent Learning rank among schools in Fremont?
By Resource Investment Index, Circle of Independent Learning ranks #1 of 4 schools in Fremont, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fremont on the city page.
What other schools are in Fremont Unified?
Besides Circle of Independent Learning, Fremont Unified also operates American High (2,618 students), Irvington High (2,157 students), and Thornton Junior High (1,972 students). See the Fremont Unified district page for the complete list.