- Enrollment
- 4,353
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Corona, CA
Corona-Norco Alternative
Federal NCES profile for Corona-Norco Alternative, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060985001047
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Corona-Norco Alternative earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of California schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Corona · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 31.3:1
- large classes for California
- 63.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Corona-Norco Alternative has class sizes larger than 97% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Corona-Norco Alternative ranks #2 of 3 schools in Corona, CA.
School address
District: Corona-Norco Unified · California
NCES ID 060985001047 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Corona-Norco Alternative shrank from 94 students in 2022-23 to 73 in 2023-24 (-22.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 3.5 → 3.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 060985001047 · Corona, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
94 enr · 31.3:1 · 63.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Eleanor Roosevelt High (4,353 students)
Corona-Norco Alternative shrank from 94 students in 2022-23 to 73 in 2023-24 (-22.3%). Teacher FTE lost 3.5 → 3.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Corona-Norco Alternative in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eleanor Roosev
Eleanor Roosevelt High
4,353 students
- Santiago High
Santiago High
3,577 students
- Centennial Hig
Centennial High
2,712 students
- Corona High
Corona High
2,307 students
- Norco High
Norco High
2,032 students
- This school 94
Corona-Norco Alternative
94 students
What this shows Corona-Norco Alternative reports 94 students on the CCD universe file.
How Corona-Norco Alternative compares
Corona-Norco Alternative 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 | 31.3:1 | ▲ 46% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.8% | ▲ 15% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 94 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31.3:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
94
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
31.3:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 97% in California - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$15,219
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
Counselors0.0 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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Corona-Norco Unified reports $15,219 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Corona-Norco Alternative Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Santiago High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centennial High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Corona High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Norco High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Corona-Norco Alternative's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,577
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,032
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Corona
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~94 students)
Frequently asked questions about Corona-Norco Alternative
How many students attend Corona-Norco Alternative?
Corona-Norco Alternative has 94 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Corona, CA. CCD year-over-year: 94 (2022-23) → 73 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Corona-Norco Alternative?
The student-teacher ratio at Corona-Norco Alternative is 31.3:1, which is 46% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 99% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Corona-Norco Alternative?
63.8% of students at Corona-Norco Alternative are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Corona-Norco Alternative?
Corona-Norco Alternative has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Corona-Norco Alternative rank among schools in Corona?
By Resource Investment Index, Corona-Norco Alternative ranks #2 of 3 schools in Corona, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Corona on the city page.
What other schools are in Corona-Norco Unified?
Besides Corona-Norco Alternative, Corona-Norco Unified also operates Eleanor Roosevelt High (4,353 students), Santiago High (3,577 students), and Centennial High (2,712 students). See the Corona-Norco Unified district page for the complete list.