- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Richard H. Lewis Alternative held near 98 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 3.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 062007003176 · Clearlake, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
118 enr · 39.3:1 · 72.9% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Lower Lake High (966 students)
Richard H. Lewis Alternative held near 98 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 3.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Richard H. Lewis Alternative in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lower Lake Hig
Lower Lake High
966 students
- Lower Lake Ele
Lower Lake Elementary
743 students
- Pomo
Pomo
702 students
- Burns Valley
Burns Valley
568 students
- Konocti Educat 326
Konocti Education Center
326 students
- This school 118
Richard H. Lewis Alternative
118 students
What this shows Richard H. Lewis Alternative reports 118 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richard H. Lewis Alternative compares
Richard H. Lewis 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,171
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Konocti Unified reports $17,171 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~118 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 96 (2022-23) → 98 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.