Enrollment
47
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Exeter, CA
Exeter Independent Study (Alternative)
Federal NCES profile for Exeter Independent Study (Alternative), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060142307466
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Exeter Independent Study (Alternative) earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of California schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Exeter · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 47:1
- large classes for California
- 58.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Exeter Independent Study (Alternative) has class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Exeter Independent Study (Alternative) ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Exeter, CA.
School address
District: Exeter Unified · California
NCES ID 060142307466 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
47:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+119% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Exeter Independent Study (Alternative) compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Exeter Independent Study (Alternative)
Exeter Independent Study (Alternative) is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Exeter, California, enrolling 47 students.
Class loads run heavy: 47:1 is larger than about 99% of California schools and 119% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.6% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of California schools, with 47 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 139 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #138, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (64%) and White (28%) (diversity index 51/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 72.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Exeter's public schools, it stands alongside Exeter Community Day (13 students): Exeter Independent Study (Alternative) is larger than that campus by headcount.
Exeter Unified also operates Exeter Union High (909 students) and Rocky Hill Elementary (554 students) alongside Exeter Independent Study (Alternative).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Exeter Independent Study (Alternative) compares
Exeter Independent Study (Alternative) on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 47:1 | ▲ 119% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.6% | ▲ 6% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 47 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
47:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
47
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
47:1
students per teacher
- 119% above state mean
Top 99% in California - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
72.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,971
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.8%
White 27.7%
African American 8.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.9, Exeter Independent Study (Alternative) is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Exeter Unified, which includes Exeter Independent Study (Alternative).
$14,971
Per student
-9%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.0%
State 65.8%
Federal 12.2%
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.
How Exeter Independent Study (Alternative) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter Union High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rocky Hill Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kaweah High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Exeter Independent Study (Alternative)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 909
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar other schools in Exeter
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~47 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Exeter Independent Study (Alternative)
How many students attend Exeter Independent Study (Alternative)?
Exeter Independent Study (Alternative) has 47 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Exeter, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Exeter Independent Study (Alternative)?
The student-teacher ratio at Exeter Independent Study (Alternative) is 47:1, which is 119% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 199% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Exeter Independent Study (Alternative)?
58.6% of students at Exeter Independent Study (Alternative) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Exeter Independent Study (Alternative)?
The largest demographic group at Exeter Independent Study (Alternative) is Hispanic or Latino at 63.8% of enrollment, in Exeter, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Exeter Independent Study (Alternative)?
Exeter Independent Study (Alternative) has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Exeter Independent Study (Alternative) rank among public schools in Exeter?
By Resource Investment Index, Exeter Independent Study (Alternative) ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Exeter, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Exeter on the city page.
Is Exeter Independent Study (Alternative) a good school?
Exeter Independent Study (Alternative) earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Exeter Unified?
Besides Exeter Independent Study (Alternative), Exeter Unified also operates Exeter Union High (909 students), Rocky Hill Elementary (554 students), and Wilson Middle (523 students). See the Exeter Unified district page for the complete list.
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