- Enrollment
- 2,939
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arcadia, CA
Rancho Learning Center (Alternative)
Federal NCES profile for Rancho Learning Center (Alternative), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060297009302
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 90
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rancho Learning Center (Alternative) earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 12
- public schools in Arcadia · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- small classes for California
- 42.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Rancho Learning Center (Alternative) has class sizes smaller than 95% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rancho Learning Center (Alternative) ranks #1 of 12 public schools in Arcadia, CA.
School address
District: Arcadia Unified · California
NCES ID 060297009302 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Rancho Learning Center (Alternative) held near 72 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 6.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 060297009302 · Arcadia, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
64 enr · 10.7:1 · 42.0% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Arcadia High (2,939 students)
Rancho Learning Center (Alternative) held near 72 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 6.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Rancho Learning Center (Alternative) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arcadia High
Arcadia High
2,939 students
- Holly Avenue E 789
Holly Avenue Elementary
789 students
- First Avenue M 771
First Avenue Middle
771 students
- Richard Henry 710
Richard Henry Dana Middle
710 students
- Camino Grove E 695
Camino Grove Elementary
695 students
- This school 64
Rancho Learning Center (Alternative)
64 students
What this shows Rancho Learning Center (Alternative) reports 64 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rancho Learning Center (Alternative) compares
Rancho Learning Center (Alternative) held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 50% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.0% | ▼ 24% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 64 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
64
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 50% below state mean
Top 5% in California - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,616
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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 51 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: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 32.8%
Asian 32.8%
White 20.3%
Two or More 9.4%
African American 4.7%
Largest group: Asian at 32.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.3, Rancho Learning Center (Alternative) is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Arcadia Unified reports $16,616 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rancho Learning Center (Alternative) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holly Avenue Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| First Avenue Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richard Henry Dana Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camino Grove Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rancho Learning Center (Alternative)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~64 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rancho Learning Center (Alternative)
How many students attend Rancho Learning Center (Alternative)?
Rancho Learning Center (Alternative) has 64 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Arcadia, CA. CCD year-over-year: 69 (2022-23) → 72 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rancho Learning Center (Alternative)?
The student-teacher ratio at Rancho Learning Center (Alternative) is 10.7:1, which is 50% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% 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 Rancho Learning Center (Alternative)?
42.0% of students at Rancho Learning Center (Alternative) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rancho Learning Center (Alternative)?
The largest demographic group at Rancho Learning Center (Alternative) is Asian at 32.8% of enrollment, in Arcadia, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rancho Learning Center (Alternative)?
Rancho Learning Center (Alternative) has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (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 Rancho Learning Center (Alternative) rank among public schools in Arcadia?
By Resource Investment Index, Rancho Learning Center (Alternative) ranks #1 of 12 public schools in Arcadia, 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 Arcadia on the city page.
What other schools are in Arcadia Unified?
Besides Rancho Learning Center (Alternative), Arcadia Unified also operates Arcadia High (2,939 students), Holly Avenue Elementary (789 students), and First Avenue Middle (771 students). See the Arcadia Unified district page for the complete list.