Enrollment
101
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lakeport, CA
Lakeport Alternative (Home School)
Federal NCES profile for Lakeport Alternative (Home School), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 062067008712
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeport Alternative (Home School) earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Lakeport · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- students per teacher
- 75.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeport Alternative (Home School) has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeport Alternative (Home School) ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Lakeport, CA.
School address
District: Lakeport Unified · California
NCES ID 062067008712 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakeport Alternative (Home School) compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lakeport Alternative (Home School)
Lakeport Alternative (Home School) is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Lakeport, California, enrolling 101 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 101 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 264 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #98.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 16.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Lakeport's public schools, it stands alongside Lloyd Hance Community (21 students): Lakeport Alternative (Home School) is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.2:1 vs 21:1).
Lakeport Unified also operates Lakeport Elementary (530 students) and Terrace Middle (370 students) alongside Lakeport Alternative (Home School).
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 Lakeport Alternative (Home School) compares
Lakeport Alternative (Home School) on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.3% | ▲ 36% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 101 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
101
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 36% in California - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
6.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,654
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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 + 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
White 43.6%
Hispanic or Latino 33.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 11.9%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 5.0%
Largest group: White at 43.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, Lakeport Alternative (Home School) is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lakeport Unified, which includes Lakeport Alternative (Home School).
$14,654
Per student
-11%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.5%
State 56.1%
Federal 16.4%
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 Lakeport Alternative (Home School) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeport Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Terrace Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clear Lake High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Natural High (Continuation) | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeport Alternative (Home School)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 25
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Lakeport
1 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 (~101 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lakeport Alternative (Home School)
How many students attend Lakeport Alternative (Home School)?
Lakeport Alternative (Home School) has 101 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Lakeport, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeport Alternative (Home School)?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeport Alternative (Home School) is 20.2:1, which is 6% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 29% 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 Lakeport Alternative (Home School)?
75.3% of students at Lakeport Alternative (Home School) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeport Alternative (Home School)?
The largest demographic group at Lakeport Alternative (Home School) is White at 43.6% of enrollment, in Lakeport, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeport Alternative (Home School)?
Lakeport Alternative (Home School) has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lakeport Alternative (Home School) rank among public schools in Lakeport?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeport Alternative (Home School) ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Lakeport, 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 Lakeport on the city page.
Is Lakeport Alternative (Home School) a good school?
Lakeport Alternative (Home School) earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. 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 Lakeport Unified?
Besides Lakeport Alternative (Home School), Lakeport Unified also operates Lakeport Elementary (530 students), Terrace Middle (370 students), and Clear Lake High (335 students). See the Lakeport Unified district page for the complete list.
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