- Enrollment
- 2,317
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ceres, CA
Endeavor Alternative
Federal NCES profile for Endeavor Alternative, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060813005472
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Endeavor Alternative earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Ceres · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.6:1
- students per teacher
- 77.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Endeavor Alternative has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Endeavor Alternative ranks #1 of 3 schools in Ceres, CA.
School address
District: Ceres Unified · California
NCES ID 060813005472 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Endeavor Alternative shrank from 126 students in 2022-23 to 105 in 2023-24 (-16.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 5.8 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 060813005472 · Ceres, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
98 enr · 19.6:1 · 77.8% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Valley High (2,317 students)
Endeavor Alternative shrank from 126 students in 2022-23 to 105 in 2023-24 (-16.7%). Teacher FTE lost 5.8 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Endeavor Alternative in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Valley
Central Valley High
2,317 students
- Ceres High
Ceres High
1,660 students
- Cesar Chavez J 685
Cesar Chavez Junior High
685 students
- Lucas Elementa 668
Lucas Elementary
668 students
- Caswell Elemen 653
Caswell Elementary
653 students
- This school 98
Endeavor Alternative
98 students
What this shows Endeavor Alternative reports 98 students on the CCD universe file.
How Endeavor Alternative compares
Endeavor Alternative 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 | 19.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.8% | ▲ 40% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 98 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
98
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 32% in California - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,030
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 98 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: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.8%
White 11.2%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.6, Endeavor Alternative is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Ceres Unified reports $18,030 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Endeavor Alternative Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ceres High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cesar Chavez Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lucas Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caswell Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Endeavor Alternative's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,660
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar other schools in Ceres
2 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 (~98 students)
Frequently asked questions about Endeavor Alternative
How many students attend Endeavor Alternative?
Endeavor Alternative has 98 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Ceres, CA. CCD year-over-year: 126 (2022-23) → 105 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Endeavor Alternative?
The student-teacher ratio at Endeavor Alternative is 19.6:1, which is 9% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 25% 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 Endeavor Alternative?
77.8% of students at Endeavor Alternative are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Endeavor Alternative?
The largest demographic group at Endeavor Alternative is Hispanic or Latino at 87.8% of enrollment, in Ceres, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Endeavor Alternative?
Endeavor Alternative has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Endeavor Alternative rank among schools in Ceres?
By Resource Investment Index, Endeavor Alternative ranks #1 of 3 schools in Ceres, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ceres on the city page.
What other schools are in Ceres Unified?
Besides Endeavor Alternative, Ceres Unified also operates Central Valley High (2,317 students), Ceres High (1,660 students), and Cesar Chavez Junior High (685 students). See the Ceres Unified district page for the complete list.