How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Decoto School for Independent Study | Searles Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Union City, CA | Union City, CA |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | other | elementary |
| Enrollment | 233 | 712 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.7:1 | 23.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 43.7% | 35.0% |
| 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 | Decoto School for Independent Study | Searles Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,253 | $16,253 |
| District | New Haven Unified | New Haven Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Decoto School for Independent Study | Searles Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| African American | 6.5% | 2.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43.5% | 69.8% |
| Asian | 31.5% | 16.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 3.4% | 1.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.6% | 4.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Decoto School for Independent Study | Searles Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 233:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 100.0% | 59.3% |
| 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.