Enrollment
34
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Windsor, CA
North Bay Met Academy
Federal NCES profile for North Bay Met Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060003414243
👥 S:T ratio 73
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Bay Met Academy earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Windsor · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.8:1
- small classes for California
- 32.5%
- free-lunch eligible
North Bay Met Academy has class sizes smaller than 98% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Bay Met Academy ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Windsor, CA.
School address
District: Windsor Unified · California
NCES ID 060003414243 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-68% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Bay Met Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Bay Met Academy
North Bay Met Academy is a small combined-grade school in Windsor, California, enrolling 34 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.8:1, North Bay Met Academy is leaner than roughly 98% of California schools and 68% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.5% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of California schools, with 34 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.
Among 70 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #5, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (41%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 34 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Among Windsor's public schools, it stands alongside Bridges Community Based School North County Consortium (52 students): North Bay Met Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (6.8:1 vs 8.7:1).
Windsor Unified also operates Windsor High (1,700 students) and Cali Calmecac Language Academy (1,075 students) alongside North Bay Met Academy.
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 North Bay Met Academy compares
North Bay Met Academy on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.8:1 | ▼ 68% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.5% | ▼ 41% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 34 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.8:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
34
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
6.8:1
students per teacher
- 68% below state mean
Top 2% in California - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,106
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 34 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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: 2.9 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
White 59.4%
Hispanic or Latino 40.6%
Largest group: White at 59.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.2, North Bay Met Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Windsor Unified, which includes North Bay Met Academy.
$14,106
Per student
-15%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.5%
State 29.8%
Federal 6.7%
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 North Bay Met Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cali Calmecac Language Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windsor Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mattie Washburn Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brooks Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Bay Met Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,700
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar other schools in Windsor
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 (~34 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Bay Met Academy
How many students attend North Bay Met Academy?
North Bay Met Academy has 34 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Windsor, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Bay Met Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at North Bay Met Academy is 6.8:1, which is 68% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 57% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Bay Met Academy?
32.5% of students at North Bay Met Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Bay Met Academy?
The largest demographic group at North Bay Met Academy is White at 59.4% of enrollment, in Windsor, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Bay Met Academy?
North Bay Met Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (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 North Bay Met Academy rank among public schools in Windsor?
By Resource Investment Index, North Bay Met Academy ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Windsor, 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 Windsor on the city page.
Is North Bay Met Academy a good school?
North Bay Met Academy earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of California schools. 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 Windsor Unified?
Besides North Bay Met Academy, Windsor Unified also operates Windsor High (1,700 students), Cali Calmecac Language Academy (1,075 students), and Windsor Middle (736 students). See the Windsor Unified district page for the complete list.
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