- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ceres, CA
John B Allard
Federal NCES profile for John B Allard, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 069104113818
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 87
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John B Allard earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Ceres · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.4:1
- students per teacher
- 74.1%
- free-lunch eligible
John B Allard has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John B Allard ranks #2 of 3 schools in Ceres, CA.
School address
District: Stanislaus County Office of Education · California
NCES ID 069104113818 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
112 on latest CCD 069104113818 · Ceres, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
112 enr · 22.4:1 · 74.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Stanislaus County Special Education (462 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 3 schools in Ceres. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
John B Allard in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stanislaus Cou
Stanislaus County Special Education
462 students
- Petersen Alter 138
Petersen Alternative Center for Education
138 students
- Stanislaus Mil 125
Stanislaus Military Academy at Teel
125 students
- This school 112
John B Allard
112 students
- Stanislaus Cou 56
Stanislaus County West Campus
56 students
What this shows John B Allard reports 112 students on the CCD universe file.
How John B Allard compares
John B Allard vs California and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.1% | ▲ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 112 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
112
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 57% in California - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
82.1%
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 64 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
How John B Allard Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanislaus County Special Education | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Petersen Alternative Center for Education | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stanislaus Military Academy at Teel | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stanislaus County West Campus | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John B Allard's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 27.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 125
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 56
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Ceres
2 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 (~112 students)
Frequently asked questions about John B Allard
How many students attend John B Allard?
John B Allard has 112 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Ceres, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John B Allard?
The student-teacher ratio at John B Allard is 22.4:1, which is 4% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John B Allard?
74.1% of students at John B Allard are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John B Allard?
John B Allard has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John B Allard rank among schools in Ceres?
By Resource Investment Index, John B Allard ranks #2 of 3 schools in Ceres, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ceres on the city page.
What other schools are in Stanislaus County Office of Education?
Besides John B Allard, Stanislaus County Office of Education also operates Stanislaus County Special Education (462 students), Petersen Alternative Center for Education (138 students), and Stanislaus Military Academy at Teel (125 students). See the Stanislaus County Office of Education district page for the complete list.