- Enrollment
- 2,346
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Modesto, CA
Robert Elliott Alternative Education Center
Federal NCES profile for Robert Elliott Alternative Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062515003737
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert Elliott Alternative Education Center earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools.
- #6 of 10
- high schools in Modesto · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- small classes for California
- 77.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert Elliott Alternative Education Center has class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Elliott Alternative Education Center ranks #6 of 10 high schools in Modesto, CA.
School address
District: Modesto City High · California
NCES ID 062515003737 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+145 students YoY
Robert Elliott Alternative Education Center grew from 451 students in 2022-23 to 596 in 2023-24 (+32.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.8 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+145 students YoY 062515003737 · Modesto, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
479 enr · 14.5:1 · 77.4% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Joseph a. Gregori High (2,346 students)
Robert Elliott Alternative Education Center grew from 451 students in 2022-23 to 596 in 2023-24 (+32.2%). Teacher FTE lost 33.8 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Robert Elliott Alternative Education Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Joseph a. Greg
Joseph a. Gregori High
2,346 students
- James C. Enoch
James C. Enochs High
2,304 students
- Modesto High
Modesto High
2,292 students
- Thomas Downey
Thomas Downey High
2,192 students
- Grace M. Davis
Grace M. Davis High
2,083 students
- This school 479
Robert Elliott Alternative Education Center
479 students
What this shows Robert Elliott Alternative Education Center reports 479 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert Elliott Alternative Education Center compares
Robert Elliott Alternative Education Center 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 33% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.4% | ▲ 39% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 479 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
479
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 10% in California - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
73.3%
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.4%
White 13.8%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 4.0%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, Robert Elliott Alternative Education Center is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
How Robert Elliott Alternative Education Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph a. Gregori High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James C. Enochs High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Modesto High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Downey High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grace M. Davis High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert Elliott Alternative Education Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,304
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,292
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,192
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 2,083
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar high schools in Modesto
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Joseph a. Gregori High
Standard public school
2,346 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
James C. Enochs High
Standard public school
2,304 students 27.1:1 students per teacher
Modesto High
Standard public school
2,292 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Thomas Downey High
Standard public school
2,192 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Grace M. Davis High
Standard public school
2,083 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Peter Johansen High
Standard public school
2,029 students 25:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high 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 (~479 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robert Elliott Alternative Education Center
How many students attend Robert Elliott Alternative Education Center?
Robert Elliott Alternative Education Center has 479 students enrolled. It is a high school in Modesto, CA. CCD year-over-year: 451 (2022-23) → 596 (2023-24), up 145.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Elliott Alternative Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert Elliott Alternative Education Center is 14.5:1, which is 33% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 8% 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 Robert Elliott Alternative Education Center?
77.4% of students at Robert Elliott Alternative Education Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert Elliott Alternative Education Center?
The largest demographic group at Robert Elliott Alternative Education Center is Hispanic or Latino at 72.4% of enrollment, in Modesto, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert Elliott Alternative Education Center?
Robert Elliott Alternative Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Robert Elliott Alternative Education Center rank among high schools in Modesto?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Elliott Alternative Education Center ranks #6 of 10 high schools in Modesto, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Modesto on the city page.
What other schools are in Modesto City High?
Besides Robert Elliott Alternative Education Center, Modesto City High also operates Joseph a. Gregori High (2,346 students), James C. Enochs High (2,304 students), and Modesto High (2,292 students). See the Modesto City High district page for the complete list.