- Enrollment
- 974
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Corning, CA
Corning Independent Study
Federal NCES profile for Corning Independent Study, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060981014286
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Corning Independent Study 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 3
- high schools in Corning · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 29:1
- large classes for California
- 57.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Corning Independent Study has class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Corning Independent Study ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Corning, CA.
School address
District: Corning Union High · California
NCES ID 060981014286 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Corning Independent Study held near 27 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 1.3 → 1.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 060981014286 · Corning, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
29 enr · 29:1 · 57.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Corning High (974 students)
Corning Independent Study held near 27 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 1.3 → 1.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Corning Independent Study in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Corning High
Corning High
974 students
- Centennial Con 67
Centennial Continuation High
67 students
- This school 29
Corning Independent Study
29 students
What this shows Corning Independent Study reports 29 students on the CCD universe file.
How Corning Independent Study compares
Corning Independent Study held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 57.1% | ▲ 3% | 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
57.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
6.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,120
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
Counselors0.3 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.5%
White 27.6%
Two or More 6.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Corning Independent Study is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Corning Union High reports $16,120 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Corning Independent Study Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corning High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centennial Continuation High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Corning Independent Study's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 67
- Students per teacher
- 33.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar high schools in Corning
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 Corning Independent Study
How many students attend Corning Independent Study?
Corning Independent Study has 29 students enrolled. It is a high school in Corning, CA. CCD year-over-year: 28 (2022-23) → 27 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Corning Independent Study?
The student-teacher ratio at Corning Independent Study 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 Corning Independent Study?
57.1% of students at Corning Independent Study are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Corning Independent Study?
The largest demographic group at Corning Independent Study is Hispanic or Latino at 65.5% of enrollment, in Corning, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Corning Independent Study?
Corning Independent Study 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 Corning Independent Study rank among high schools in Corning?
By Resource Investment Index, Corning Independent Study ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Corning, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Corning on the city page.
What other schools are in Corning Union High?
Besides Corning Independent Study, Corning Union High also operates Corning High (974 students) and Centennial Continuation High (67 students). See the Corning Union High district page for the complete list.