- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Madera, CA
Madera County Independent Academy
Federal NCES profile for Madera County Independent Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 069101712301Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 88
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madera County Independent Academy earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of California schools.
- #9 of 10
- schools in Madera · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30.5:1
- large classes for California
- 79.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Madera County Independent Academy has class sizes larger than 96% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madera County Independent Academy ranks #9 of 10 schools in Madera, CA.
School address
District: Madera County Superintendent of Schools · California
NCES ID 069101712301 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Madera County Independent Academy grew from 48 students in 2022-23 to 62 in 2023-24 (+29.2%).
Teacher FTE added 2.0 → 2.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 069101712301 · Madera, CA Other · SMALL · CHARTER
61 enr · 30.5:1 · 79.2% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Gould Educational Center (351 students)
Madera County Independent Academy grew from 48 students in 2022-23 to 62 in 2023-24 (+29.2%). Teacher FTE added 2.0 → 2.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Madera County Independent Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gould Educatio
Gould Educational Center
351 students
- Pioneer Techni
Pioneer Technical Center
207 students
- This school 61
Madera County Independent Academy
61 students
- Juvenile Hall 29
Juvenile Hall (Endeavor/Voyager Secondary)
29 students
What this shows Madera County Independent Academy reports 61 students on the CCD universe file.
How Madera County Independent Academy compares
Madera County Independent Academy is a growing 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 | 30.5:1 | ▲ 42% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.2% | ▲ 43% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 61 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.5:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
61
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
30.5:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 96% in California - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
73.8%
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.
Funding equity
$71,630
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 61 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 85.2%
White 8.2%
African American 3.3%
Two or More 3.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.5, Madera County Independent Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Madera County Superintendent of Schools reports $71,630 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Madera County Independent Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gould Educational Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Technical Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Juvenile Hall (Endeavor/Voyager Secondary) | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madera County Independent Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 207
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar other schools in Madera
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Gould Educational Center
Special-education school
351 students 8:1 students per teacher
Duane E. Furman Independent Study
Alternative education program
348 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Pioneer Technical Center
Alternative education program
207 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Freedom Home
Alternative education program
53 students 53:1 students per teacher
Ripperdan Community Day
Alternative education program
49 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
Juvenile Hall (Endeavor/Voyager Secondary)
Alternative education program
29 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~61 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~30.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Madera County Independent Academy
How many students attend Madera County Independent Academy?
Madera County Independent Academy has 61 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Madera, CA. CCD year-over-year: 48 (2022-23) → 62 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madera County Independent Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Madera County Independent Academy is 30.5:1, which is 42% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 94% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Madera County Independent Academy?
79.2% of students at Madera County Independent Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madera County Independent Academy?
The largest demographic group at Madera County Independent Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 85.2% of enrollment, in Madera, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madera County Independent Academy?
Madera County Independent Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Madera County Independent Academy rank among schools in Madera?
By Resource Investment Index, Madera County Independent Academy ranks #9 of 10 schools in Madera, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Madera on the city page.
What other schools are in Madera County Superintendent of Schools?
Besides Madera County Independent Academy, Madera County Superintendent of Schools also operates Gould Educational Center (351 students), Pioneer Technical Center (207 students), and Juvenile Hall (Endeavor/Voyager Secondary) (29 students). See the Madera County Superintendent of Schools district page for the complete list.