- Enrollment
- 1,755
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Davis, CA
Davis School for Independent Study
Federal NCES profile for Davis School for Independent Study, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 061062010344
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Davis School for Independent Study earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of California schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Davis · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- small classes for California
- 22.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Davis School for Independent Study has class sizes smaller than 95% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Davis School for Independent Study ranks #2 of 5 schools in Davis, CA.
School address
District: Davis Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 061062010344 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Davis School for Independent Study shrank from 168 students in 2022-23 to 145 in 2023-24 (-13.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.7 → 11.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 061062010344 · Davis, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
124 enr · 10.3:1 · 22.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Davis Senior High (1,755 students)
Davis School for Independent Study shrank from 168 students in 2022-23 to 145 in 2023-24 (-13.7%). Teacher FTE lost 12.7 → 11.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Davis School for Independent Study in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Davis Senior H
Davis Senior High
1,755 students
- Oliver Wendell 588
Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High
588 students
- Pioneer Elemen 572
Pioneer Elementary
572 students
- Birch Lane Ele 571
Birch Lane Elementary
571 students
- Da Vinci Chart 562
Da Vinci Charter Academy
562 students
- This school 124
Davis School for Independent Study
124 students
What this shows Davis School for Independent Study reports 124 students on the CCD universe file.
How Davis School for Independent Study compares
Davis School for Independent Study 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 52% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.0% | ▼ 60% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 124 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
124
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 52% below state mean
Top 5% in California - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
91.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,704
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 124 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
White 60.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or More 12.5%
Asian 10.8%
African American 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Davis School for Independent Study is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Davis Joint Unified reports $16,704 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Davis School for Independent Study Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Birch Lane Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Da Vinci Charter Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Davis School for Independent Study's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Davis
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High
Standard public school
588 students 19:1 students per teacher
Da Vinci Charter Academy
Standard public school
562 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High
Standard public school
533 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High
Standard public school
524 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~124 students)
Frequently asked questions about Davis School for Independent Study
How many students attend Davis School for Independent Study?
Davis School for Independent Study has 124 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Davis, CA. CCD year-over-year: 168 (2022-23) → 145 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Davis School for Independent Study?
The student-teacher ratio at Davis School for Independent Study is 10.3:1, which is 52% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Davis School for Independent Study?
22.0% of students at Davis School for Independent Study are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Davis School for Independent Study?
The largest demographic group at Davis School for Independent Study is White at 60.0% of enrollment, in Davis, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Davis School for Independent Study?
Davis School for Independent Study has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Davis School for Independent Study rank among schools in Davis?
By Resource Investment Index, Davis School for Independent Study ranks #2 of 5 schools in Davis, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Davis on the city page.
What other schools are in Davis Joint Unified?
Besides Davis School for Independent Study, Davis Joint Unified also operates Davis Senior High (1,755 students), Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High (588 students), and Pioneer Elementary (572 students). See the Davis Joint Unified district page for the complete list.