- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fair Oaks, CA
El Sereno Alternative Education
Federal NCES profile for El Sereno Alternative Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063462008192
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
El Sereno Alternative Education earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Fair Oaks · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- small classes for California
- 41.7%
- free-lunch eligible
El Sereno Alternative Education has class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, El Sereno Alternative Education ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Fair Oaks, CA.
School address
District: San Juan Unified · California
NCES ID 063462008192 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
El Sereno Alternative Education grew from 132 students in 2022-23 to 145 in 2023-24 (+9.8%).
Teacher FTE added 12.3 → 13.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 063462008192 · Fair Oaks, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
166 enr · 13.8:1 · 41.7% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Bella Vista High (1,939 students)
El Sereno Alternative Education grew from 132 students in 2022-23 to 145 in 2023-24 (+9.8%). Teacher FTE added 12.3 → 13.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
El Sereno Alternative Education in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bella Vista Hi
Bella Vista High
1,939 students
- Rio Americano
Rio Americano High
1,891 students
- Mira Loma High
Mira Loma High
1,655 students
- Del Campo High
Del Campo High
1,548 students
- El Camino Fund
El Camino Fundamental High
1,226 students
- This school 166
El Sereno Alternative Education
166 students
What this shows El Sereno Alternative Education reports 166 students on the CCD universe file.
How El Sereno Alternative Education compares
El Sereno Alternative Education 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 36% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.7% | ▼ 25% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 166 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
166
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 9% in California - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$16,227
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 166 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 54.9%
Hispanic or Latino 27.2%
Two or More 9.9%
African American 4.3%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 54.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, El Sereno Alternative Education is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Juan Unified reports $16,227 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How El Sereno Alternative Education Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rio Americano High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mira Loma High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Del Campo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Camino Fundamental High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to El Sereno Alternative Education's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,655
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,226
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools in Fair Oaks
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~166 students)
Frequently asked questions about El Sereno Alternative Education
How many students attend El Sereno Alternative Education?
El Sereno Alternative Education has 166 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fair Oaks, CA. CCD year-over-year: 132 (2022-23) → 145 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at El Sereno Alternative Education?
The student-teacher ratio at El Sereno Alternative Education is 13.8:1, which is 36% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 12% 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 El Sereno Alternative Education?
41.7% of students at El Sereno Alternative Education are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of El Sereno Alternative Education?
The largest demographic group at El Sereno Alternative Education is White at 54.9% of enrollment, in Fair Oaks, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for El Sereno Alternative Education?
El Sereno Alternative Education has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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 El Sereno Alternative Education rank among high schools in Fair Oaks?
By Resource Investment Index, El Sereno Alternative Education ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Fair Oaks, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Fair Oaks on the city page.
What other schools are in San Juan Unified?
Besides El Sereno Alternative Education, San Juan Unified also operates Bella Vista High (1,939 students), Rio Americano High (1,891 students), and Mira Loma High (1,655 students). See the San Juan Unified district page for the complete list.