- Enrollment
- 2,017
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Madera, CA
Ripperdan Community Day
Federal NCES profile for Ripperdan Community Day, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 062334013848
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ripperdan Community Day earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of California schools.
- #2 of 10
- schools in Madera · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.8:1
- small classes for California
- 94.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ripperdan Community Day has class sizes smaller than 96% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ripperdan Community Day ranks #2 of 10 schools in Madera, CA.
School address
District: Madera Unified · California
NCES ID 062334013848 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Ripperdan Community Day grew from 34 students in 2022-23 to 45 in 2023-24 (+32.4%).
Teacher FTE added 5.9 → 6.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 062334013848 · Madera, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
49 enr · 9.8:1 · 94.1% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Matilda Torres High (2,017 students)
Ripperdan Community Day grew from 34 students in 2022-23 to 45 in 2023-24 (+32.4%). Teacher FTE added 5.9 → 6.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ripperdan Community Day in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Matilda Torres
Matilda Torres High
2,017 students
- Madera High
Madera High
1,869 students
- Madera South H
Madera South High
1,859 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson Middle
948 students
- Martin Luther
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
865 students
- This school 49
Ripperdan Community Day
49 students
What this shows Ripperdan Community Day reports 49 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ripperdan Community Day compares
Ripperdan Community Day is a growing 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 54% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.1% | ▲ 70% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 49 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
49
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 54% 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.
Funding equity
$18,553
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 49 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 116.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.7%
African American 8.2%
White 4.1%
Two or More 2.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.7, Ripperdan Community Day is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Madera Unified reports $18,553 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ripperdan Community Day Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matilda Torres High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madera High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madera South High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ripperdan Community Day's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,869
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,859
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Madera
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Gould Educational Center
Special-education school
351 students 8:1 students per teacher
Duane E. Furman Independent Study
Alternative education program
348 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Pioneer Technical Center
Alternative education program
207 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Madera County Independent Academy
Alternative education program
61 students 30.5:1 students per teacher
Freedom Home
Alternative education program
53 students 53:1 students per teacher
Juvenile Hall (Endeavor/Voyager Secondary)
Alternative education program
29 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~49 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ripperdan Community Day
How many students attend Ripperdan Community Day?
Ripperdan Community Day has 49 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Madera, CA. CCD year-over-year: 34 (2022-23) → 45 (2023-24), up 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ripperdan Community Day?
The student-teacher ratio at Ripperdan Community Day is 9.8:1, which is 54% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% 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 Ripperdan Community Day?
94.1% of students at Ripperdan Community Day are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ripperdan Community Day?
The largest demographic group at Ripperdan Community Day is Hispanic or Latino at 85.7% of enrollment, in Madera, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ripperdan Community Day?
Ripperdan Community Day has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 Ripperdan Community Day rank among schools in Madera?
By Resource Investment Index, Ripperdan Community Day ranks #2 of 10 schools in Madera, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Madera on the city page.
What other schools are in Madera Unified?
Besides Ripperdan Community Day, Madera Unified also operates Matilda Torres High (2,017 students), Madera High (1,869 students), and Madera South High (1,859 students). See the Madera Unified district page for the complete list.