- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Napa, CA
Napa Valley Independent Studies
Federal NCES profile for Napa Valley Independent Studies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 062664011271
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Napa Valley Independent Studies earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Napa · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 23.2:1
- students per teacher
- 51.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Napa Valley Independent Studies has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Napa Valley Independent Studies ranks #1 of 3 schools in Napa, CA.
School address
District: Napa Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 062664011271 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Napa Valley Independent Studies grew from 110 students in 2022-23 to 124 in 2023-24 (+12.7%).
Teacher FTE added 5.1 → 6.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 062664011271 · Napa, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
116 enr · 23.2:1 · 51.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: American Canyon High (1,720 students)
Napa Valley Independent Studies grew from 110 students in 2022-23 to 124 in 2023-24 (+12.7%). Teacher FTE added 5.1 → 6.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Napa Valley Independent Studies in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- American Canyo
American Canyon High
1,720 students
- Napa High
Napa High
1,642 students
- Vintage High
Vintage High
1,622 students
- American Canyo
American Canyon Middle
1,074 students
- Redwood Middle
Redwood Middle
868 students
- This school 116
Napa Valley Independent Studies
116 students
What this shows Napa Valley Independent Studies reports 116 students on the CCD universe file.
How Napa Valley Independent Studies compares
Napa Valley Independent Studies 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 | 23.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.8% | ▼ 7% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 116 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.2:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
116
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
23.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 64% in California - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$14,662
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.3%
White 27.0%
Asian 7.0%
African American 1.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, Napa Valley Independent Studies is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Napa Valley Unified reports $14,662 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Napa Valley Independent Studies Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Canyon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Napa High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vintage High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| American Canyon Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Redwood Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Napa Valley Independent Studies's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,642
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,622
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Napa
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~116 students)
Frequently asked questions about Napa Valley Independent Studies
How many students attend Napa Valley Independent Studies?
Napa Valley Independent Studies has 116 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Napa, CA. CCD year-over-year: 110 (2022-23) → 124 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Napa Valley Independent Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Napa Valley Independent Studies is 23.2:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Napa Valley Independent Studies?
51.8% of students at Napa Valley Independent Studies are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Napa Valley Independent Studies?
The largest demographic group at Napa Valley Independent Studies is Hispanic or Latino at 64.3% of enrollment, in Napa, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Napa Valley Independent Studies?
Napa Valley Independent Studies has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Napa Valley Independent Studies rank among schools in Napa?
By Resource Investment Index, Napa Valley Independent Studies ranks #1 of 3 schools in Napa, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Napa on the city page.
What other schools are in Napa Valley Unified?
Besides Napa Valley Independent Studies, Napa Valley Unified also operates American Canyon High (1,720 students), Napa High (1,642 students), and Vintage High (1,622 students). See the Napa Valley Unified district page for the complete list.