- Enrollment
- 1,108
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cutler, CA
Esperanza High
Federal NCES profile for Esperanza High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 061035009776
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Esperanza High earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Cutler · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19:1
- small classes for California
- 82.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Esperanza High has class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Esperanza High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Cutler, CA.
School address
District: Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 061035009776 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Esperanza High shrank from 23 students in 2022-23 to 11 in 2023-24 (-52.2%).
Teacher FTE held 1.1 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 061035009776 · Cutler, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
19 enr · 19:1 · 82.6% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Orosi High (1,108 students)
Esperanza High shrank from 23 students in 2022-23 to 11 in 2023-24 (-52.2%). Teacher FTE held 1.1 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Esperanza High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Orosi High
Orosi High
1,108 students
- El Monte Middl
El Monte Middle
844 students
- Cutler Element
Cutler Elementary
607 students
- Golden Valley
Golden Valley Elementary
603 students
- Palm Elementar
Palm Elementary
573 students
- This school 19
Esperanza High
19 students
What this shows Esperanza High reports 19 students on the CCD universe file.
How Esperanza High compares
Esperanza High 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 | 19:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.6% | ▲ 49% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 19 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
19
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.6%
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
19:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in California - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$19,573
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 19 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.7%
White 5.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.0, Esperanza High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified reports $19,573 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Esperanza High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orosi High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| El Monte Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cutler Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Golden Valley Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palm Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Esperanza High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other schools in Cutler
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 (~19 students)
Frequently asked questions about Esperanza High
How many students attend Esperanza High?
Esperanza High has 19 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Cutler, CA. CCD year-over-year: 23 (2022-23) → 11 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Esperanza High?
The student-teacher ratio at Esperanza High is 19:1, which is 12% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 21% 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 Esperanza High?
82.6% of students at Esperanza High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Esperanza High?
The largest demographic group at Esperanza High is Hispanic or Latino at 94.7% of enrollment, in Cutler, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Esperanza High?
Esperanza High has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Esperanza High rank among public schools in Cutler?
By Resource Investment Index, Esperanza High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Cutler, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified?
Besides Esperanza High, Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified also operates Orosi High (1,108 students), El Monte Middle (844 students), and Cutler Elementary (607 students). See the Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified district page for the complete list.