Enrollment
20
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newman, CA
Newman-Crows Landing Independent Study
Federal NCES profile for Newman-Crows Landing Independent Study, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 062720006764
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newman-Crows Landing Independent Study earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Newman · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20:1
- students per teacher
- 20
- students enrolled
Newman-Crows Landing Independent Study has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newman-Crows Landing Independent Study ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Newman, CA.
School address
District: Newman-Crows Landing Unified · California
NCES ID 062720006764 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newman-Crows Landing Independent Study compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newman-Crows Landing Independent Study
Newman-Crows Landing Independent Study is a small combined-grade school in Newman, California, enrolling 20 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of California schools, with 20 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (60%) and White (30%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 20 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Among Newman's public schools, it stands alongside Foothill Community Day (1 students): Newman-Crows Landing Independent Study is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20:1 vs 1:1).
Newman-Crows Landing Unified also operates Orestimba High (925 students) and Yolo Junior High (738 students) alongside Newman-Crows Landing Independent Study.
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 Newman-Crows Landing Independent Study compares
Newman-Crows Landing Independent Study on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 20 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
20
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 35% in California - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$15,160
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat 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
- 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 60.0%
White 30.0%
African American 5.0%
Two or More 5.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Newman-Crows Landing Independent Study is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newman-Crows Landing Unified, which includes Newman-Crows Landing Independent Study.
$15,160
Per student
-8%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Newman-Crows Landing Independent Study Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orestimba High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yolo Junior High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Von Renner Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hurd Barrington Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hunt Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newman-Crows Landing Independent Study's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Newman
1 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 (~20 students)
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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 an alternative 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 20:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. 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% of enrollment, in Newman, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
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 (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 Newman-Crows Landing Independent Study rank among public schools in Newman?
By Resource Investment Index, Newman-Crows Landing Independent Study ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Newman, 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 Newman on the city page.
Is Newman-Crows Landing Independent Study a good school?
Newman-Crows Landing Independent Study earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the smallest schools in California. 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 Newman-Crows Landing Unified?
Besides Newman-Crows Landing Independent Study, Newman-Crows Landing Unified also operates Orestimba High (925 students), Yolo Junior High (738 students), and Von Renner Elementary (530 students). See the Newman-Crows Landing Unified district page for the complete list.
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