- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lone Pine, CA
Sierra Alternative Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Sierra Alternative Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 72/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 062244011943
👥 S:T ratio 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sierra Alternative Learning Academy earns 72/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Lone Pine · Resource Index
- 72
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7:1
- small classes for California
- 7
- students enrolled
Sierra Alternative Learning Academy has class sizes smaller than 98% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra Alternative Learning Academy ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lone Pine, CA.
School address
District: Lone Pine Unified · California
NCES ID 062244011943 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
7 on latest CCD 062244011943 · Lone Pine, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
7 enr · 7:1 · RII 72
Nearest enrollment peer: Lo-Inyo Elementary (197 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 3 public schools in Lone Pine. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sierra Alternative Learning Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lo-Inyo Elemen
Lo-Inyo Elementary
197 students
- Lone Pine High
Lone Pine High
86 students
- This school 7
Sierra Alternative Learning Academy
7 students
What this shows Sierra Alternative Learning Academy reports 7 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sierra Alternative Learning Academy compares
Sierra Alternative Learning Academy vs California and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7:1 | ▼ 67% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 7 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
7
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
7:1
students per teacher
- 67% below state mean
Top 2% in California - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$23,338
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
District finance for Lone Pine Unified reports $23,338 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sierra Alternative Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lo-Inyo Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lone Pine High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sierra Alternative Learning Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 86
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~7 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sierra Alternative Learning Academy
How many students attend Sierra Alternative Learning Academy?
Sierra Alternative Learning Academy has 7 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Lone Pine, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra Alternative Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Sierra Alternative Learning Academy is 7:1, which is 67% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sierra Alternative Learning Academy?
Sierra Alternative Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 72/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 Sierra Alternative Learning Academy rank among public schools in Lone Pine?
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra Alternative Learning Academy ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lone Pine, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lone Pine Unified?
Besides Sierra Alternative Learning Academy, Lone Pine Unified also operates Lo-Inyo Elementary (197 students) and Lone Pine High (86 students). See the Lone Pine Unified district page for the complete list.