How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Open Valley Independent Study | Walnut Grove Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Patterson, CA | Patterson, CA |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | other | elementary |
| Enrollment | 100 | 744 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 25.2:1 | 20.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 65.6% | 69.5% |
| 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 | Open Valley Independent Study | Walnut Grove Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $21,009 | $21,009 |
| District | Patterson Joint Unified | Patterson Joint Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Open Valley Independent Study | Walnut Grove Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15.0% | 4.7% |
| African American | 8.0% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 73.0% | 84.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 3.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 3.0% | 2.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Open Valley Independent Study | Walnut Grove Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 400:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | — | 25.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 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.