- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Laton, CA
Laton Online Academy
Federal NCES profile for Laton Online Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 062115014492
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laton Online Academy earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Laton · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for California
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Laton Online Academy has class sizes smaller than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laton Online Academy ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Laton, CA.
School address
District: Laton Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 062115014492 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Laton Online Academy shrank from 10 students in 2022-23 to 5 in 2023-24 (-50.0%).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 062115014492 · Laton, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
12 enr · 12:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Laton Elementary (274 students)
Laton Online Academy shrank from 10 students in 2022-23 to 5 in 2023-24 (-50.0%). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Laton Online Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Laton Elementa
Laton Elementary
274 students
- Laton High
Laton High
163 students
- Laton Middle
Laton Middle
154 students
- This school 12
Laton Online Academy
12 students
What this shows Laton Online Academy reports 12 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laton Online Academy compares
Laton Online Academy 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 44% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▼ 10% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 12 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
12
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 44% below state mean
Top 6% in California - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,922
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.3%
White 41.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, Laton Online Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Laton Joint Unified reports $20,922 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Laton Online Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laton Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laton High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laton Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laton Online Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 154
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~12 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laton Online Academy
How many students attend Laton Online Academy?
Laton Online Academy has 12 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Laton, CA. CCD year-over-year: 10 (2022-23) → 5 (2023-24), down 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laton Online Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Laton Online Academy is 12:1, which is 44% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 24% lower 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 Laton Online Academy?
50.0% of students at Laton Online Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laton Online Academy?
The largest demographic group at Laton Online Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 58.3% of enrollment, in Laton, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laton Online Academy?
Laton Online Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Laton Online Academy rank among public schools in Laton?
By Resource Investment Index, Laton Online Academy ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Laton, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Laton Joint Unified?
Besides Laton Online Academy, Laton Joint Unified also operates Laton Elementary (274 students), Laton High (163 students), and Laton Middle (154 students). See the Laton Joint Unified district page for the complete list.