Enrollment
32
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
32:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Heritage Valley Independent Study compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Heritage Valley Independent Study
Heritage Valley Independent Study is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Fillmore, California, enrolling 32 students.
Class loads run heavy: 32:1 is larger than about 97% of California schools and 49% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.9% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of California schools, with 32 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 134 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #42.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 71 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Fillmore Unified also operates Fillmore Senior High (1,007 students) and Fillmore Middle (813 students) alongside Heritage Valley Independent Study.
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 Heritage Valley Independent Study compares
Heritage Valley Independent Study on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,369
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fillmore Unified, which includes Heritage Valley Independent Study.
$17,369
Per student
+5%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.5%
State 62.6%
Federal 13.9%
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 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
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
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 (~32 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~32:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, 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.
Is Heritage Valley Independent Study a good school?
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. 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 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.
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