- Enrollment
- 3,096
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Union City, CA
Decoto School for Independent Study
Federal NCES profile for Decoto School for Independent Study, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 062691013202
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Decoto School for Independent Study earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 11
- public schools in Union City · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- small classes for California
- 43.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Decoto School for Independent Study has class sizes smaller than 88% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Decoto School for Independent Study ranks #2 of 11 public schools in Union City, CA.
School address
District: New Haven Unified · California
NCES ID 062691013202 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Decoto School for Independent Study shrank from 295 students in 2022-23 to 279 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.9 → 11.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 062691013202 · Union City, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
233 enr · 15.5:1 · 43.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: James Logan High (3,096 students)
Decoto School for Independent Study shrank from 295 students in 2022-23 to 279 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 15.9 → 11.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Decoto School for Independent Study in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James Logan Hi
James Logan High
3,096 students
- Itliong-Vera C 1,097
Itliong-Vera Cruz
1,097 students
- Cesar Chavez M 990
Cesar Chavez Middle
990 students
- Guy Jr. Emanue 746
Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary
746 students
- Searles Elemen 712
Searles Elementary
712 students
- This school 233
Decoto School for Independent Study
233 students
What this shows Decoto School for Independent Study reports 233 students on the CCD universe file.
How Decoto School for Independent Study compares
Decoto 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 28% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.7% | ▼ 21% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 233 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
233
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 12% in California - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$15,166
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 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.5%
Asian 31.5%
White 9.1%
African American 6.5%
Two or More 5.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.5, Decoto School for Independent Study is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for New Haven Unified reports $15,166 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Decoto School for Independent Study Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Logan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Itliong-Vera Cruz | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cesar Chavez Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Searles Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Decoto School for Independent Study's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,097
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Similar other schools in Union City
1 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 (~233 students)
Frequently asked questions about Decoto School for Independent Study
How many students attend Decoto School for Independent Study?
Decoto School for Independent Study has 233 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Union City, CA. CCD year-over-year: 295 (2022-23) → 279 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Decoto School for Independent Study?
The student-teacher ratio at Decoto School for Independent Study is 15.5:1, which is 28% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 1% 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 Decoto School for Independent Study?
43.7% of students at Decoto 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 Decoto School for Independent Study?
The largest demographic group at Decoto School for Independent Study is Hispanic or Latino at 43.5% of enrollment, in Union City, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Decoto School for Independent Study?
Decoto School for Independent Study has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Decoto School for Independent Study rank among public schools in Union City?
By Resource Investment Index, Decoto School for Independent Study ranks #2 of 11 public schools in Union City, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Union City on the city page.
What other schools are in New Haven Unified?
Besides Decoto School for Independent Study, New Haven Unified also operates James Logan High (3,096 students), Itliong-Vera Cruz (1,097 students), and Cesar Chavez Middle (990 students). See the New Haven Unified district page for the complete list.