- Enrollment
- 1,404
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Future Bound Independent Study Secondary grew from 28 students in 2022-23 to 30 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+2 students YoY 063171011172 · Ramona, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
23 enr · 23:1 · 60.7% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Ramona High (1,404 students)
Future Bound Independent Study Secondary grew from 28 students in 2022-23 to 30 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Future Bound Independent Study Secondary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ramona High
Ramona High
1,404 students
- Olive Peirce M
Olive Peirce Middle
680 students
- Hanson Element 547
Hanson Elementary
547 students
- James Dukes El 502
James Dukes Elementary
502 students
- Barnett Elemen 465
Barnett Elementary
465 students
- This school 23
Future Bound Independent Study Secondary
23 students
What this shows Future Bound Independent Study Secondary reports 23 students on the CCD universe file.
How Future Bound Independent Study Secondary compares
Future Bound Independent Study Secondary is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,643
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
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
District finance for Ramona City Unified reports $14,643 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~23 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 28 (2022-23) → 30 (2023-24), up 2.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.