Enrollment
118
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clearlake, CA
Richard H. Lewis Alternative
Federal NCES profile for Richard H. Lewis Alternative, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 062007003176
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richard H. Lewis Alternative earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of California schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Clearlake · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 39.3:1
- large classes for California
- 72.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Richard H. Lewis Alternative has class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richard H. Lewis Alternative ranks #3 of 3 schools in Clearlake, CA.
School address
District: Konocti Unified · California
NCES ID 062007003176 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
39.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+83% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richard H. Lewis Alternative compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richard H. Lewis Alternative
Richard H. Lewis Alternative is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Clearlake, California, enrolling 118 students.
Class loads run heavy: 39.3:1 is larger than about 99% of California schools and 83% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 118 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 295 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #267, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 393 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Clearlake's public schools, it stands alongside Konocti Education Center (326 students): Richard H. Lewis Alternative is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (39.3:1 vs 19.2:1).
Konocti Unified also operates Lower Lake High (966 students) and Lower Lake Elementary (743 students) alongside Richard H. Lewis Alternative.
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 Richard H. Lewis Alternative compares
Richard H. Lewis Alternative on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 39.3:1 | ▲ 83% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.9% | ▲ 31% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 118 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
39.3:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
118
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
39.3:1
students per teacher
- 83% above state mean
Top 99% in California - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$15,630
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 54.7%
Hispanic or Latino 29.9%
Two or More 11.1%
African American 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Richard H. Lewis Alternative is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Konocti Unified, which includes Richard H. Lewis Alternative.
$15,630
Per student
-5%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.4%
State 62.9%
Federal 14.6%
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 Richard H. Lewis Alternative Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Lake High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lower Lake Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pomo | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Burns Valley | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Konocti Education Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richard H. Lewis Alternative's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar other schools in Clearlake
2 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 (~118 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Richard H. Lewis Alternative
How many students attend Richard H. Lewis Alternative?
Richard H. Lewis Alternative has 118 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Clearlake, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard H. Lewis Alternative?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard H. Lewis Alternative is 39.3:1, which is 83% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 150% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richard H. Lewis Alternative?
72.9% of students at Richard H. Lewis Alternative are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richard H. Lewis Alternative?
The largest demographic group at Richard H. Lewis Alternative is White at 54.7% of enrollment, in Clearlake, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richard H. Lewis Alternative?
Richard H. Lewis Alternative has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower 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 Richard H. Lewis Alternative rank among schools in Clearlake?
By Resource Investment Index, Richard H. Lewis Alternative ranks #3 of 3 schools in Clearlake, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Clearlake on the city page.
Is Richard H. Lewis Alternative a good school?
Richard H. Lewis Alternative earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. 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 Konocti Unified?
Besides Richard H. Lewis Alternative, Konocti Unified also operates Lower Lake High (966 students), Lower Lake Elementary (743 students), and Pomo (702 students). See the Konocti Unified district page for the complete list.
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