- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Colusa, CA
Colusa Alternative Home
Federal NCES profile for Colusa Alternative Home, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060957004434
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 94
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colusa Alternative Home earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Colusa · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 29:1
- large classes for California
- 64.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Colusa Alternative Home has class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colusa Alternative Home ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Colusa, CA.
School address
District: Colusa Unified · California
NCES ID 060957004434 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Colusa Alternative Home shrank from 48 students in 2022-23 to 25 in 2023-24 (-47.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 2.0 → 0.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 060957004434 · Colusa, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
29 enr · 29:1 · 64.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: George T. Egling Middle (553 students)
Colusa Alternative Home shrank from 48 students in 2022-23 to 25 in 2023-24 (-47.9%). Teacher FTE lost 2.0 → 0.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Colusa Alternative Home in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- George T. Egli
George T. Egling Middle
553 students
- Colusa High
Colusa High
431 students
- James M. Burch
James M. Burchfield Primary
430 students
- This school 29
Colusa Alternative Home
29 students
- Colusa Alterna 27
Colusa Alternative High (Continuation)
27 students
What this shows Colusa Alternative Home reports 29 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colusa Alternative Home compares
Colusa Alternative Home 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 | 29:1 | ▲ 35% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.6% | ▲ 16% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 29 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
29
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
29:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 94% in California - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,597
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 29 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 55.2%
White 31.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 10.3%
African American 3.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, Colusa Alternative Home is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Colusa Unified reports $14,597 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colusa Alternative Home Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George T. Egling Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colusa High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James M. Burchfield Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colusa Alternative High (Continuation) | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colusa Alternative Home's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 27
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~29 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colusa Alternative Home
How many students attend Colusa Alternative Home?
Colusa Alternative Home has 29 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Colusa, CA. CCD year-over-year: 48 (2022-23) → 25 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colusa Alternative Home?
The student-teacher ratio at Colusa Alternative Home is 29:1, which is 35% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 85% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Colusa Alternative Home?
64.6% of students at Colusa Alternative Home are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colusa Alternative Home?
The largest demographic group at Colusa Alternative Home is Hispanic or Latino at 55.2% of enrollment, in Colusa, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colusa Alternative Home?
Colusa Alternative Home has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Colusa Alternative Home rank among public schools in Colusa?
By Resource Investment Index, Colusa Alternative Home ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Colusa, 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 Colusa on the city page.
What other schools are in Colusa Unified?
Besides Colusa Alternative Home, Colusa Unified also operates George T. Egling Middle (553 students), Colusa High (431 students), and James M. Burchfield Primary (430 students). See the Colusa Unified district page for the complete list.