How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Banning Independent Study | Central Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Banning, CA | Banning, CA |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | other | elementary |
| Enrollment | 84 | 782 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.8:1 | 24.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 75.9% | 74.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Banning Independent Study | Central Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,947 | $19,947 |
| District | Banning Unified | Banning Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Banning Independent Study | Central Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10.8% | 5.4% |
| African American | 10.8% | 6.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 69.9% | 80.9% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2.4% | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.6% | 3.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Banning Independent Study | Central Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 84:1 | 782:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 34.5% | 32.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.