- Enrollment
- 907
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Truckee, CA
Cold Stream Alternative
Federal NCES profile for Cold Stream Alternative, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 063877006175
👥 S:T ratio 89
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cold Stream Alternative earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Truckee · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 2.8:1
- small classes for California
- 42.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Cold Stream Alternative has class sizes smaller than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cold Stream Alternative ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Truckee, CA.
School address
District: Tahoe-Truckee Unified · California
NCES ID 063877006175 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Cold Stream Alternative shrank from 14 students in 2022-23 to 13 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 4.5 → 4.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-1 students YoY 063877006175 · Truckee, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
11 enr · 2.8:1 · 42.9% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Tahoe Truckee High (907 students)
Cold Stream Alternative shrank from 14 students in 2022-23 to 13 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE added 4.5 → 4.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Cold Stream Alternative in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tahoe Truckee
Tahoe Truckee High
907 students
- Alder Creek Mi
Alder Creek Middle
535 students
- Truckee Elemen
Truckee Elementary
515 students
- Glenshire Elem
Glenshire Elementary
499 students
- North Tahoe Hi
North Tahoe High
468 students
- This school 11
Cold Stream Alternative
11 students
What this shows Cold Stream Alternative reports 11 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cold Stream Alternative compares
Cold Stream Alternative is a shrinking 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 | 2.8:1 | ▼ 87% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.9% | ▼ 23% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 11 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2.8:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
11
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
2.8:1
students per teacher
- 87% below state mean
Top 1% in California - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,692
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 54.5%
Hispanic or Latino 45.5%
Largest group: White at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Cold Stream Alternative is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Tahoe-Truckee Unified reports $22,692 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cold Stream Alternative Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe Truckee High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alder Creek Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Truckee Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenshire Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Tahoe High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cold Stream Alternative's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~11 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cold Stream Alternative
How many students attend Cold Stream Alternative?
Cold Stream Alternative has 11 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Truckee, CA. CCD year-over-year: 14 (2022-23) → 13 (2023-24), down 1.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cold Stream Alternative?
The student-teacher ratio at Cold Stream Alternative is 2.8:1, which is 87% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 82% lower 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 Cold Stream Alternative?
42.9% of students at Cold Stream Alternative are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cold Stream Alternative?
The largest demographic group at Cold Stream Alternative is White at 54.5% of enrollment, in Truckee, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cold Stream Alternative?
Cold Stream Alternative has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (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 Cold Stream Alternative rank among public schools in Truckee?
By Resource Investment Index, Cold Stream Alternative ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Truckee, 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 Truckee on the city page.
What other schools are in Tahoe-Truckee Unified?
Besides Cold Stream Alternative, Tahoe-Truckee Unified also operates Tahoe Truckee High (907 students), Alder Creek Middle (535 students), and Truckee Elementary (515 students). See the Tahoe-Truckee Unified district page for the complete list.