- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Salinas, CA
Salinas Community
Federal NCES profile for Salinas Community, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 069102110557
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salinas Community earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 7
- schools in Salinas · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- students per teacher
- 76.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Salinas Community has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salinas Community ranks #6 of 7 schools in Salinas, CA.
School address
District: Monterey County Office of Education · California
NCES ID 069102110557 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Salinas Community held near 104 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 6.0 → 3.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 069102110557 · Salinas, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
101 enr · 20.2:1 · 76.6% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Monterey County Special Education (274 students)
Salinas Community held near 104 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 6.0 → 3.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Salinas Community in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Monterey Count
Monterey County Special Education
274 students
- Monterey Count
Monterey County Home Charter
255 students
- This school 101
Salinas Community
101 students
- Wellington M. 50
Wellington M. Smith Jr.
50 students
What this shows Salinas Community reports 101 students on the CCD universe file.
How Salinas Community compares
Salinas Community 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 | 20.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.6% | ▲ 38% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 101 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
101
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 36% in California - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.1%
White 5.0%
African American 3.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.8, Salinas Community is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
How Salinas Community Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey County Special Education | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monterey County Home Charter | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wellington M. Smith Jr. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Salinas Community's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 50
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Salinas
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
El Puente
Alternative education program
326 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Monterey County Special Education
Special-education school
274 students 7:1 students per teacher
Monterey County Home Charter
Standard public school
255 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
North Monterey County Center for Independent Study
Alternative education program
96 students 16:1 students per teacher
Wellington M. Smith Jr.
Alternative education program
50 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Carr Lake Community Day
Alternative education program
18 students 18:1 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 (~101 students)
Frequently asked questions about Salinas Community
How many students attend Salinas Community?
Salinas Community has 101 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Salinas, CA. CCD year-over-year: 107 (2022-23) → 104 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salinas Community?
The student-teacher ratio at Salinas Community is 20.2:1, which is 6% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 29% higher 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 Salinas Community?
76.6% of students at Salinas Community are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salinas Community?
The largest demographic group at Salinas Community is Hispanic or Latino at 92.1% of enrollment, in Salinas, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salinas Community?
Salinas Community has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Salinas Community rank among schools in Salinas?
By Resource Investment Index, Salinas Community ranks #6 of 7 schools in Salinas, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Salinas on the city page.
What other schools are in Monterey County Office of Education?
Besides Salinas Community, Monterey County Office of Education also operates Monterey County Special Education (274 students), Monterey County Home Charter (255 students), and Wellington M. Smith Jr. (50 students). See the Monterey County Office of Education district page for the complete list.