- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mendocino, CA
Mendocino Alternative
Federal NCES profile for Mendocino Alternative, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 062448004624
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mendocino Alternative earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Mendocino · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 57.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 14
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Mendocino Alternative ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Mendocino, CA.
School address
District: Mendocino Unified · California
NCES ID 062448004624 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Mendocino Alternative shrank from 14 students in 2022-23 to 8 in 2023-24 (-42.9%).
Teacher FTE held 0.6 → 0.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-6 students YoY 062448004624 · Mendocino, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
14 enr · 57.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Mendocino K-8 (241 students)
Mendocino Alternative shrank from 14 students in 2022-23 to 8 in 2023-24 (-42.9%). Teacher FTE held 0.6 → 0.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mendocino Alternative in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mendocino K-8
Mendocino K-8
241 students
- Mendocino High
Mendocino High
165 students
- This school 14
Mendocino Alternative
14 students
- Albion Element 13
Albion Elementary
13 students
- Comptche Eleme 9
Comptche Elementary
9 students
- Mendocino Sunr 7
Mendocino Sunrise High
7 students
What this shows Mendocino Alternative reports 14 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mendocino Alternative compares
Mendocino Alternative 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.1% | ▲ 3% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 14 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$28,262
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
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.
Programs
District finance for Mendocino Unified reports $28,262 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mendocino Alternative Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mendocino K-8 | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Mendocino High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Albion Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Comptche Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Mendocino Sunrise High | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Mendocino Alternative's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 165
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 9
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 7
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about Mendocino Alternative
How many students attend Mendocino Alternative?
Mendocino Alternative has 14 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Mendocino, CA. CCD year-over-year: 14 (2022-23) → 8 (2023-24), down 6.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mendocino Alternative?
57.1% of students at Mendocino Alternative are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mendocino Alternative?
Mendocino Alternative has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Mendocino Alternative rank among public schools in Mendocino?
By Resource Investment Index, Mendocino Alternative ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Mendocino, 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 Mendocino Unified?
Besides Mendocino Alternative, Mendocino Unified also operates Mendocino K-8 (241 students), Mendocino High (165 students), and Albion Elementary (13 students). See the Mendocino Unified district page for the complete list.