Enrollment
112
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John B Allard compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at John B Allard
John B Allard is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Ceres, California, enrolling 112 students.
At 22.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 112 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 288 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #185.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 64 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 82.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Ceres's public schools, it stands alongside Endeavor Alternative (98 students): John B Allard is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.4:1 vs 19.6:1).
Stanislaus County Office of Education also operates Stanislaus County Special Education (462 students) and Petersen Alternative Center for Education (138 students) alongside John B Allard.
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 John B Allard compares
John B Allard on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| 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 (what these measure)
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.
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.
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
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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.
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 (~112 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.4:1)
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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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is John B Allard a good school?
John B Allard earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 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.
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