- Enrollment
- 1,830
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Patterson, CA
Open Valley Independent Study
Federal NCES profile for Open Valley Independent Study, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 063003013962
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Open Valley Independent Study earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Patterson · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- small classes for California
- 65.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Open Valley Independent Study has class sizes smaller than 85% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Open Valley Independent Study ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Patterson, CA.
School address
District: Patterson Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 063003013962 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Open Valley Independent Study shrank from 151 students in 2022-23 to 136 in 2023-24 (-9.9%).
Teacher FTE held 6.7 → 6.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 063003013962 · Patterson, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
100 enr · 16.7:1 · 65.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Patterson High (1,830 students)
Open Valley Independent Study shrank from 151 students in 2022-23 to 136 in 2023-24 (-9.9%). Teacher FTE held 6.7 → 6.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Open Valley Independent Study in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Patterson High
Patterson High
1,830 students
- Creekside Midd
Creekside Middle
907 students
- Apricot Valley
Apricot Valley Elementary
788 students
- Walnut Grove E
Walnut Grove Elementary
744 students
- Las Palmas Ele 642
Las Palmas Elementary
642 students
- This school 100
Open Valley Independent Study
100 students
What this shows Open Valley Independent Study reports 100 students on the CCD universe file.
How Open Valley Independent Study compares
Open Valley 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.6% | ▲ 18% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 100 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
100
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 15% in California - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$16,177
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.0%
White 15.0%
African American 8.0%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.7, Open Valley Independent Study is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Patterson Joint Unified reports $16,177 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Open Valley Independent Study Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patterson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekside Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apricot Valley Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walnut Grove Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Las Palmas Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Open Valley Independent Study's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 907
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~100 students)
Frequently asked questions about Open Valley Independent Study
How many students attend Open Valley Independent Study?
Open Valley Independent Study has 100 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Patterson, CA. CCD year-over-year: 151 (2022-23) → 136 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Open Valley Independent Study?
The student-teacher ratio at Open Valley Independent Study is 16.7:1, which is 22% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 6% 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 Open Valley Independent Study?
65.6% of students at Open Valley Independent Study are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Open Valley Independent Study?
The largest demographic group at Open Valley Independent Study is Hispanic or Latino at 73.0% of enrollment, in Patterson, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Open Valley Independent Study?
Open Valley Independent Study has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Open Valley Independent Study rank among public schools in Patterson?
By Resource Investment Index, Open Valley Independent Study ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Patterson, 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 Patterson on the city page.
What other schools are in Patterson Joint Unified?
Besides Open Valley Independent Study, Patterson Joint Unified also operates Patterson High (1,830 students), Creekside Middle (907 students), and Apricot Valley Elementary (788 students). See the Patterson Joint Unified district page for the complete list.