- Enrollment
- 1,027
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mcfarland, CA
Mcfarland Independent
Federal NCES profile for Mcfarland Independent, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 062423007779
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcfarland Independent earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Mcfarland · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23:1
- students per teacher
- 78.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcfarland Independent has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcfarland Independent ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Mcfarland, CA.
School address
District: Mcfarland Unified · California
NCES ID 062423007779 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Mcfarland Independent held near 14 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 1.8 → 1.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 062423007779 · Mcfarland, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
23 enr · 23:1 · 78.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcfarland High School Early College (1,027 students)
Mcfarland Independent held near 14 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 1.8 → 1.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mcfarland Independent in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mcfarland High
Mcfarland High School Early College
1,027 students
- Kern Avenue El
Kern Avenue Elementary
700 students
- Horizon Elemen
Horizon Elementary
542 students
- Mcfarland Juni
Mcfarland Junior High
494 students
- Browning Road
Browning Road Steam Academy
453 students
- This school 23
Mcfarland Independent
23 students
What this shows Mcfarland Independent reports 23 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcfarland Independent compares
Mcfarland Independent held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.6% | ▲ 42% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 23 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
23
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
23:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 62% in California - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$16,989
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 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 91.3%
African American 4.3%
Asian 4.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.3, Mcfarland Independent is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Mcfarland Unified reports $16,989 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcfarland Independent Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcfarland High School Early College | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kern Avenue Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horizon Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcfarland Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Browning Road Steam Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcfarland Independent's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~23 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcfarland Independent
How many students attend Mcfarland Independent?
Mcfarland Independent has 23 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Mcfarland, CA. CCD year-over-year: 14 (2022-23) → 14 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcfarland Independent?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcfarland Independent is 23:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcfarland Independent?
78.6% of students at Mcfarland Independent are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcfarland Independent?
The largest demographic group at Mcfarland Independent is Hispanic or Latino at 91.3% of enrollment, in Mcfarland, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcfarland Independent?
Mcfarland Independent has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mcfarland Independent rank among public schools in Mcfarland?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcfarland Independent ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Mcfarland, 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 Mcfarland on the city page.
What other schools are in Mcfarland Unified?
Besides Mcfarland Independent, Mcfarland Unified also operates Mcfarland High School Early College (1,027 students), Kern Avenue Elementary (700 students), and Horizon Elementary (542 students). See the Mcfarland Unified district page for the complete list.