Enrollment
20
California · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 062720006764
Newman-Crows Landing Independent Study — Newman, CA
Federal NCES profile for Newman-Crows Landing Independent Study, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 62/100.
👥 Class size 80
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 96
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Newman-Crows Landing Unified · California
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5:1
vs 21.6:1 California avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newman-Crows Landing Independent Study compares with California and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Newman-Crows Landing Independent Study reports 20 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 77% below the California state mean of 21.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 69% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 20 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Newman-Crows Landing Unified spends $16,718 per pupil district-wide, below the California average of $18,039 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 22.9% from local sources (property taxes), 65.0% from the state, and 12.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (C+), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Newman-Crows Landing Independent Study compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against California state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5:1 | ▼ 77% | 21.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 20 | top 3% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
5:1
students per teacher
— 77% below state mean
Top 1% in California — lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
100.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,718
per pupil, district-wide
— below California avg of $18,039
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 20 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.
Overview
Enrollment 20 Top 3% in California — larger than 97% of 10,006 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 5:1 -77% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 062720006764
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.0%
White 30.0%
African American 5.0%
Two or More 5.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 20:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newman-Crows Landing Unified, which includes Newman-Crows Landing Independent Study.
$16,718
Per student
-7%
vs California
Avg $18,039
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 22.9%
State 65.0%
Federal 12.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Newman-Crows Landing Independent Study
How many students attend Newman-Crows Landing Independent Study?
Newman-Crows Landing Independent Study has 20 students enrolled. It is a other school in Newman, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newman-Crows Landing Independent Study?
The student-teacher ratio at Newman-Crows Landing Independent Study is 5:1, which is 77% lower than the California average of 21.6:1 and 69% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newman-Crows Landing Independent Study?
The largest demographic group at Newman-Crows Landing Independent Study is Hispanic or Latino at 60.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Newman, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newman-Crows Landing Independent Study?
Newman-Crows Landing Independent Study has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (C+) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.