Enrollment
348
California · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 062334004611
Duane E. Furman Independent Study — Madera, CA
Federal NCES profile for Duane E. Furman Independent Study, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 26/100.
👥 Class size 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Madera Unified · California
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 21.6:1 California avg
-34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Duane E. Furman Independent Study compares with California and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Duane E. Furman Independent Study reports 348 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 21.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 34% below the California state mean of 21.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 10% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 82.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 49% above the California average and 60% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 348 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Madera Unified spends $17,180 per pupil district-wide, below the California average of $18,039 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 13.4% from local sources (property taxes), 70.9% from the state, and 15.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Duane E. Furman Independent Study compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against California state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 34% | 21.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.7% | ▲ 49% | 55.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 32% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
82.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 49% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
— 34% below state mean
Top 8% in California — lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
100.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,180
per pupil, district-wide
— below California avg of $18,039
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 348 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 348 Top 32% in California — larger than 68% of 10,006 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Students per teacher 14.3:1 -34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 82.7% +49% vs state
NCES ID 062334004611
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.9%
White 6.1%
Asian 2.3%
African American 1.7%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 348:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
In-school suspensions 10
Out-of-school suspensions 15
Expulsions 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madera Unified, which includes Duane E. Furman Independent Study.
$17,180
Per student
-5%
vs California
Avg $18,039
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 13.4%
State 70.9%
Federal 15.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,017
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,869
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,859
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
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Alternative education program
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Freedom Home
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Duane E. Furman Independent Study
How many students attend Duane E. Furman Independent Study?
Duane E. Furman Independent Study has 348 students enrolled. It is a other school in Madera, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Duane E. Furman Independent Study?
The student-teacher ratio at Duane E. Furman Independent Study is 14.3:1, which is 34% lower than the California average of 21.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Duane E. Furman Independent Study?
82.7% of students at Duane E. Furman Independent Study are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Duane E. Furman Independent Study?
The largest demographic group at Duane E. Furman Independent Study is Hispanic or Latino at 87.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Madera, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Duane E. Furman Independent Study?
Duane E. Furman Independent Study has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.