- Enrollment
- 2,017
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Madera, CA
Duane E. Furman Independent Study
Federal NCES profile for Duane E. Furman Independent Study, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 062334004611
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Duane E. Furman Independent Study earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools.
- #8 of 10
- schools in Madera · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- small classes for California
- 82.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Duane E. Furman Independent Study has class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Duane E. Furman Independent Study ranks #8 of 10 schools in Madera, CA.
School address
District: Madera Unified · California
NCES ID 062334004611 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+47 students YoY
Duane E. Furman Independent Study grew from 301 students in 2022-23 to 348 in 2023-24 (+15.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.4 → 19.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+47 students YoY 062334004611 · Madera, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
348 enr · 16.6:1 · 82.7% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Matilda Torres High (2,017 students)
Duane E. Furman Independent Study grew from 301 students in 2022-23 to 348 in 2023-24 (+15.6%). Teacher FTE lost 21.4 → 19.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Duane E. Furman Independent Study in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Matilda Torres
Matilda Torres High
2,017 students
- Madera High
Madera High
1,869 students
- Madera South H
Madera South High
1,859 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson Middle
948 students
- Martin Luther
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
865 students
- This school 348
Duane E. Furman Independent Study
348 students
What this shows Duane E. Furman Independent Study reports 348 students on the CCD universe file.
How Duane E. Furman Independent Study compares
Duane E. Furman Independent Study is a growing 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 23% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.7% | ▲ 49% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 15% in California - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$18,553
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 22.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.3, Duane E. Furman Independent Study is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Madera Unified reports $18,553 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Duane E. Furman Independent Study Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matilda Torres High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madera High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madera South High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Duane E. Furman Independent Study's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,869
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,859
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Madera
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Gould Educational Center
Special-education school
351 students 8:1 students per teacher
Pioneer Technical Center
Alternative education program
207 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Madera County Independent Academy
Alternative education program
61 students 30.5:1 students per teacher
Freedom Home
Alternative education program
53 students 53:1 students per teacher
Ripperdan Community Day
Alternative education program
49 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
Juvenile Hall (Endeavor/Voyager Secondary)
Alternative education program
29 students 9.7:1 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 (~348 students)
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 an alternative school in Madera, CA. CCD year-over-year: 301 (2022-23) → 348 (2023-24), up 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Duane E. Furman Independent Study?
The student-teacher ratio at Duane E. Furman Independent Study is 16.6:1, which is 23% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 6% higher 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 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% of enrollment, 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 31/100 (lower 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 Duane E. Furman Independent Study rank among schools in Madera?
By Resource Investment Index, Duane E. Furman Independent Study ranks #8 of 10 schools in Madera, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Madera on the city page.
What other schools are in Madera Unified?
Besides Duane E. Furman Independent Study, Madera Unified also operates Matilda Torres High (2,017 students), Madera High (1,869 students), and Madera South High (1,859 students). See the Madera Unified district page for the complete list.