- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ventura, CA
Homestead (Alternative)
Federal NCES profile for Homestead (Alternative), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064098007931
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Homestead (Alternative) earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of California schools.
- #1 of 18
- elementary schools in Ventura · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.3:1
- small classes for California
- 28.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Homestead (Alternative) has class sizes smaller than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Homestead (Alternative) ranks #1 of 18 elementary schools in Ventura, CA.
School address
District: Ventura Unified · California
NCES ID 064098007931 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Homestead (Alternative) shrank from 63 students in 2022-23 to 49 in 2023-24 (-22.2%).
Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 064098007931 · Ventura, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
52 enr · 17.3:1 · 28.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Ventura High (1,939 students)
Homestead (Alternative) shrank from 63 students in 2022-23 to 49 in 2023-24 (-22.2%). Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Homestead (Alternative) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ventura High
Ventura High
1,939 students
- Buena High
Buena High
1,585 students
- Foothill Techn
Foothill Technology High
951 students
- Cabrillo Middl
Cabrillo Middle
936 students
- Balboa Middle
Balboa Middle
845 students
- This school 52
Homestead (Alternative)
52 students
What this shows Homestead (Alternative) reports 52 students on the CCD universe file.
How Homestead (Alternative) compares
Homestead (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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.6% | ▼ 48% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 52 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
52
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 18% in California - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$16,607
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.1%
White 40.4%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Homestead (Alternative) is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ventura Unified reports $16,607 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Homestead (Alternative) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ventura High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buena High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Foothill Technology High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cabrillo Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Balboa Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Homestead (Alternative)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,585
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 936
- Students per teacher
- 33.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Ventura
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Citrus Glen Elementary
Standard public school
491 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Mound Elementary
Standard public school
490 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Academy of Technology & Leadership at Saticoy
Standard public school
461 students 27.1:1 students per teacher
Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education
Standard public school
455 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Portola Elementary
Standard public school
444 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Will Rogers Elementary
Standard public school
426 students 26.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~52 students)
Frequently asked questions about Homestead (Alternative)
How many students attend Homestead (Alternative)?
Homestead (Alternative) has 52 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ventura, CA. CCD year-over-year: 63 (2022-23) → 49 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Homestead (Alternative)?
The student-teacher ratio at Homestead (Alternative) is 17.3:1, which is 20% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Homestead (Alternative)?
28.6% of students at Homestead (Alternative) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Homestead (Alternative)?
The largest demographic group at Homestead (Alternative) is Hispanic or Latino at 48.1% of enrollment, in Ventura, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Homestead (Alternative)?
Homestead (Alternative) has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Homestead (Alternative) rank among elementary schools in Ventura?
By Resource Investment Index, Homestead (Alternative) ranks #1 of 18 elementary schools in Ventura, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Ventura on the city page.
What other schools are in Ventura Unified?
Besides Homestead (Alternative), Ventura Unified also operates Ventura High (1,939 students), Buena High (1,585 students), and Foothill Technology High (951 students). See the Ventura Unified district page for the complete list.