- Enrollment
- 1,986
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Paso Robles, CA
Paso Robles Independent Study Center
Federal NCES profile for Paso Robles Independent Study Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060004810395
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paso Robles Independent Study Center earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #1 of 9
- elementary schools in Paso Robles · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.3:1
- small classes for California
- 46.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Paso Robles Independent Study Center has class sizes smaller than 96% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paso Robles Independent Study Center ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in Paso Robles, CA.
School address
District: Paso Robles Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 060004810395 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Paso Robles Independent Study Center shrank from 47 students in 2022-23 to 41 in 2023-24 (-12.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 4.1 → 2.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-6 students YoY 060004810395 · Paso Robles, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
37 enr · 9.3:1 · 46.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Paso Robles High (1,986 students)
Paso Robles Independent Study Center shrank from 47 students in 2022-23 to 41 in 2023-24 (-12.8%). Teacher FTE lost 4.1 → 2.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Paso Robles Independent Study Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paso Robles Hi
Paso Robles High
1,986 students
- George H. Flam
George H. Flamson Middle
884 students
- Georgia Brown 682
Georgia Brown Dual Immersion Magnet Elementary
682 students
- Daniel Lewis M 665
Daniel Lewis Middle
665 students
- Kermit King El 507
Kermit King Elementary
507 students
- This school 37
Paso Robles Independent Study Center
37 students
What this shows Paso Robles Independent Study Center reports 37 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paso Robles Independent Study Center compares
Paso Robles Independent Study Center 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 57% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.8% | ▼ 16% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 37 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
37
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 57% below state mean
Top 4% in California - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
97.3%
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
$16,310
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
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 59.5%
White 32.4%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 2.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, Paso Robles Independent Study Center is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Paso Robles Joint Unified reports $16,310 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paso Robles Independent Study Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paso Robles High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George H. Flamson Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Georgia Brown Dual Immersion Magnet Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Daniel Lewis Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kermit King Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paso Robles Independent Study Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 884
- Students per teacher
- 27.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 32.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 31.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Paso Robles
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Georgia Brown Dual Immersion Magnet Elementary
Standard public school
682 students 32.5:1 students per teacher
Kermit King Elementary
Standard public school
507 students 31.7:1 students per teacher
Winifred Pifer Elementary
Standard public school
492 students 30.8:1 students per teacher
Almond Acres Charter Academy
Standard public school
478 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Pat Butler Elementary
Standard public school
472 students 29.5:1 students per teacher
Virginia Peterson Elementary
Standard public school
461 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~37 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Paso Robles Independent Study Center
How many students attend Paso Robles Independent Study Center?
Paso Robles Independent Study Center has 37 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Paso Robles, CA. CCD year-over-year: 47 (2022-23) → 41 (2023-24), down 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paso Robles Independent Study Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Paso Robles Independent Study Center is 9.3:1, which is 57% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% 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 Paso Robles Independent Study Center?
46.8% of students at Paso Robles Independent Study Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paso Robles Independent Study Center?
The largest demographic group at Paso Robles Independent Study Center is Hispanic or Latino at 59.5% of enrollment, in Paso Robles, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paso Robles Independent Study Center?
Paso Robles Independent Study Center has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Paso Robles Independent Study Center rank among elementary schools in Paso Robles?
By Resource Investment Index, Paso Robles Independent Study Center ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in Paso Robles, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Paso Robles on the city page.
What other schools are in Paso Robles Joint Unified?
Besides Paso Robles Independent Study Center, Paso Robles Joint Unified also operates Paso Robles High (1,986 students), George H. Flamson Middle (884 students), and Georgia Brown Dual Immersion Magnet Elementary (682 students). See the Paso Robles Joint Unified district page for the complete list.