- Enrollment
- 1,250
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Salinas, CA
North Monterey County Center for Independent Study
Federal NCES profile for North Monterey County Center for Independent Study, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 062759009412
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Monterey County Center for Independent Study earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 87% of California schools.
- #7 of 7
- schools in Salinas · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- small classes for California
- 67.3%
- free-lunch eligible
North Monterey County Center for Independent Study has class sizes smaller than 87% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Monterey County Center for Independent Study ranks #7 of 7 schools in Salinas, CA.
School address
District: North Monterey County Unified · California
NCES ID 062759009412 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
North Monterey County Center for Independent Study shrank from 168 students in 2022-23 to 131 in 2023-24 (-22.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 6.9 → 5.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 062759009412 · Salinas, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
96 enr · 16:1 · 67.3% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: North Monterey County High (1,250 students)
North Monterey County Center for Independent Study shrank from 168 students in 2022-23 to 131 in 2023-24 (-22.0%). Teacher FTE lost 6.9 → 5.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
North Monterey County Center for Independent Study in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Monterey
North Monterey County High
1,250 students
- Prunedale Elem
Prunedale Elementary
644 students
- North Monterey
North Monterey County Middle
624 students
- Castroville El
Castroville Elementary
600 students
- Elkhorn Elemen
Elkhorn Elementary
550 students
- This school 96
North Monterey County Center for Independent Study
96 students
What this shows North Monterey County Center for Independent Study reports 96 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Monterey County Center for Independent Study compares
North Monterey County Center for Independent Study is a shrinking 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 26% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.3% | ▲ 21% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 96 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
96
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 13% in California - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
85.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,398
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.8%
White 19.1%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.7, North Monterey County Center for Independent Study is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for North Monterey County Unified reports $20,398 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Monterey County Center for Independent Study Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Monterey County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prunedale Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Monterey County Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Castroville Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elkhorn Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Monterey County Center for Independent Study's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Similar other schools in Salinas
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
El Puente
Alternative education program
326 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Monterey County Special Education
Special-education school
274 students 7:1 students per teacher
Monterey County Home Charter
Standard public school
255 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Salinas Community
Alternative education program
101 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Wellington M. Smith Jr.
Alternative education program
50 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Carr Lake Community Day
Alternative education program
18 students 18:1 students per teacher
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 (~96 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Monterey County Center for Independent Study
How many students attend North Monterey County Center for Independent Study?
North Monterey County Center for Independent Study has 96 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Salinas, CA. CCD year-over-year: 168 (2022-23) → 131 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Monterey County Center for Independent Study?
The student-teacher ratio at North Monterey County Center for Independent Study is 16:1, which is 26% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 2% higher 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 Monterey County Center for Independent Study?
67.3% of students at North Monterey County Center for Independent Study are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Monterey County Center for Independent Study?
The largest demographic group at North Monterey County Center for Independent Study is Hispanic or Latino at 79.8% of enrollment, in Salinas, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Monterey County Center for Independent Study?
North Monterey County Center for Independent Study has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Monterey County Center for Independent Study rank among schools in Salinas?
By Resource Investment Index, North Monterey County Center for Independent Study ranks #7 of 7 schools in Salinas, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Salinas on the city page.
What other schools are in North Monterey County Unified?
Besides North Monterey County Center for Independent Study, North Monterey County Unified also operates North Monterey County High (1,250 students), Prunedale Elementary (644 students), and North Monterey County Middle (624 students). See the North Monterey County Unified district page for the complete list.