Enrollment
23
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ramona, CA
Future Bound Independent Study Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Future Bound Independent Study Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 063171011172
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Future Bound Independent Study Secondary earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #10 of 11
- public schools in Ramona · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23:1
- students per teacher
- 60.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Future Bound Independent Study Secondary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Future Bound Independent Study Secondary ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Ramona, CA.
School address
District: Ramona City Unified · California
NCES ID 063171011172 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Future Bound Independent Study Secondary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Future Bound Independent Study Secondary
Future Bound Independent Study Secondary is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Ramona, California, enrolling 23 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.7% 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 96% of California schools, with 23 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 91 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #90, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 62/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 78.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Ramona's public schools, it stands alongside Mountain Valley Academy (182 students): Future Bound Independent Study Secondary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23:1 vs 22.8:1).
Ramona City Unified also operates Ramona High (1,404 students) and Olive Peirce Middle (680 students) alongside Future Bound Independent Study Secondary.
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 Future Bound Independent Study Secondary compares
Future Bound Independent Study Secondary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.7% | ▲ 9% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 23 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
23
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
23:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 62% in California - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
78.3%
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
$13,417
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
White 52.2%
Hispanic or Latino 30.4%
Two or More 13.0%
African American 4.3%
Largest group: White at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Future Bound Independent Study Secondary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ramona City Unified, which includes Future Bound Independent Study Secondary.
$13,417
Per student
-19%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.1%
State 45.7%
Federal 7.2%
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 Future Bound Independent Study Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramona High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olive Peirce Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hanson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Dukes Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barnett Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Future Bound Independent Study Secondary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,404
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar other schools in Ramona
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 (~23 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Future Bound Independent Study Secondary
How many students attend Future Bound Independent Study Secondary?
Future Bound Independent Study Secondary has 23 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Ramona, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Future Bound Independent Study Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Future Bound Independent Study Secondary is 23:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Future Bound Independent Study Secondary?
60.7% of students at Future Bound Independent Study Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Future Bound Independent Study Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Future Bound Independent Study Secondary is White at 52.2% of enrollment, in Ramona, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Future Bound Independent Study Secondary?
Future Bound Independent Study Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (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 Future Bound Independent Study Secondary rank among public schools in Ramona?
By Resource Investment Index, Future Bound Independent Study Secondary ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Ramona, 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 Ramona on the city page.
Is Future Bound Independent Study Secondary a good school?
Future Bound Independent Study Secondary earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the smallest schools in California. 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 Ramona City Unified?
Besides Future Bound Independent Study Secondary, Ramona City Unified also operates Ramona High (1,404 students), Olive Peirce Middle (680 students), and Hanson Elementary (547 students). See the Ramona City Unified district page for the complete list.
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