Enrollment
116
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Napa Valley Independent Studies compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Napa Valley Independent Studies
Napa Valley Independent Studies is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Napa, California, enrolling 116 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.2:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.8% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 116 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 284 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #56.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (64%) and White (27%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 145 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Napa Valley Unified spends $13,207 per pupil, 20% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Napa's public schools, it stands alongside Napa County Community (60 students): Napa Valley Independent Studies is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.2:1 vs 20:1).
Napa Valley Unified also operates American Canyon High (1,720 students) and Napa High (1,642 students) alongside Napa Valley Independent Studies.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Napa Valley Independent Studies compares
Napa Valley Independent Studies on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,207
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Napa Valley Unified, which includes Napa Valley Independent Studies.
$13,207
Per student
-20%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.7%
State 34.5%
Federal 7.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~116 students)
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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.
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, 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.
Is Napa Valley Independent Studies a good school?
Napa Valley Independent Studies earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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