- Enrollment
- 909
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Exeter Independent Study (Alternative) shrank from 58 students in 2022-23 to 52 in 2023-24 (-10.3%).
Teacher FTE held 1.9 → 2.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-6 students YoY 060142307466 · Exeter, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
47 enr · 47:1 · 58.6% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Exeter Union High (909 students)
Exeter Independent Study (Alternative) shrank from 58 students in 2022-23 to 52 in 2023-24 (-10.3%). Teacher FTE held 1.9 → 2.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Exeter Independent Study (Alternative) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Exeter Union H
Exeter Union High
909 students
- Rocky Hill Ele
Rocky Hill Elementary
554 students
- Wilson Middle
Wilson Middle
523 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary
522 students
- This school 47
Exeter Independent Study (Alternative)
47 students
- Kaweah High 29
Kaweah High
29 students
What this shows Exeter Independent Study (Alternative) reports 47 students on the CCD universe file.
How Exeter Independent Study (Alternative) compares
Exeter Independent Study (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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,614
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
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.
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
District finance for Exeter Unified reports $16,614 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~47 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 58 (2022-23) → 52 (2023-24), down 6.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.