- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fillmore, CA
Heritage Valley Independent Study
Federal NCES profile for Heritage Valley Independent Study, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 061380012893
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heritage Valley Independent Study earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Fillmore · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 32:1
- large classes for California
- 73.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Heritage Valley Independent Study has class sizes larger than 97% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Valley Independent Study ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Fillmore, CA.
School address
District: Fillmore Unified · California
NCES ID 061380012893 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Heritage Valley Independent Study shrank from 46 students in 2022-23 to 31 in 2023-24 (-32.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 1.6 → 0.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 061380012893 · Fillmore, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
32 enr · 32:1 · 73.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Fillmore Senior High (1,007 students)
Heritage Valley Independent Study shrank from 46 students in 2022-23 to 31 in 2023-24 (-32.6%). Teacher FTE lost 1.6 → 0.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Heritage Valley Independent Study in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fillmore Senio
Fillmore Senior High
1,007 students
- Fillmore Middl
Fillmore Middle
813 students
- Rio Vista Elem
Rio Vista Elementary
553 students
- San Cayetano E
San Cayetano Elementary
514 students
- Mountain Vista
Mountain Vista
430 students
- This school 32
Heritage Valley Independent Study
32 students
What this shows Heritage Valley Independent Study reports 32 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heritage Valley Independent Study compares
Heritage Valley Independent Study 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 | 32:1 | ▲ 49% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.9% | ▲ 33% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 32 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
32
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
32:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 97% in California - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$19,353
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
Counselors0.4 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 93.8%
White 6.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.6, Heritage Valley Independent Study is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fillmore Unified reports $19,353 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Heritage Valley Independent Study Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fillmore Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fillmore Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rio Vista Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Cayetano Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain Vista | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heritage Valley Independent Study's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 813
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 (~32 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heritage Valley Independent Study
How many students attend Heritage Valley Independent Study?
Heritage Valley Independent Study has 32 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Fillmore, CA. CCD year-over-year: 46 (2022-23) → 31 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Valley Independent Study?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage Valley Independent Study is 32:1, which is 49% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 104% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Heritage Valley Independent Study?
73.9% of students at Heritage Valley Independent Study are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heritage Valley Independent Study?
The largest demographic group at Heritage Valley Independent Study is Hispanic or Latino at 93.8% of enrollment, in Fillmore, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heritage Valley Independent Study?
Heritage Valley Independent Study has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Heritage Valley Independent Study rank among public schools in Fillmore?
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Valley Independent Study ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Fillmore, 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 Fillmore on the city page.
What other schools are in Fillmore Unified?
Besides Heritage Valley Independent Study, Fillmore Unified also operates Fillmore Senior High (1,007 students), Fillmore Middle (813 students), and Rio Vista Elementary (553 students). See the Fillmore Unified district page for the complete list.