Enrollment
7
California · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 062244011943
Sierra Alternative Learning Academy — Lone Pine, CA
Federal NCES profile for Sierra Alternative Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 72/100.
👥 Class size 72
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Lone Pine Unified · California
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7:1
vs 21.6:1 California avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sierra Alternative Learning Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Sierra Alternative Learning Academy reports 7 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 68% below the California state mean of 21.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 56% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lone Pine Unified spends $22,109 per pupil district-wide, above the California average of $18,039 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 71.6% from local sources (property taxes), 17.4% from the state, and 11.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 72/100 (B), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sierra Alternative Learning Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against California state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7:1 | ▼ 68% | 21.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 7 | top 1% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
7:1
students per teacher
— 68% below state mean
Top 2% in California — lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$22,109
per pupil, district-wide
— above California avg of $18,039
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 7 Top 1% in California — larger than 99% of 10,006 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 7:1 -68% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 062244011943
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lone Pine Unified, which includes Sierra Alternative Learning Academy.
$22,109
Per student
+23%
vs California
Avg $18,039
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 71.6%
State 17.4%
Federal 11.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Enrollment
- 86
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
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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 a other 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 68% lower than the California average of 21.6:1 and 56% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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 (B) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.