Enrollment
359
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tracy, CA
Tracy Independent Study Charter
Federal NCES profile for Tracy Independent Study Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060004714472Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tracy Independent Study Charter earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #7 of 7
- schools in Tracy · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- small classes for California
- 52.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Tracy Independent Study Charter has class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tracy Independent Study Charter ranks #7 of 7 schools in Tracy, CA.
School address
District: Tracy Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 060004714472 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tracy Independent Study Charter compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tracy Independent Study Charter
Tracy Independent Study Charter is a higher-need, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Tracy, California, enrolling 359 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.7% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 359 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,188 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,049, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (47%) and White (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1436 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Tracy's public schools, it stands alongside Delta Charter (772 students): Tracy Independent Study Charter is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.9:1 vs 16.1:1).
Tracy Joint Unified also operates Merrill F. West High (1,920 students) and Tracy High (1,739 students) alongside Tracy Independent Study Charter.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Tracy Independent Study Charter compares
Tracy Independent Study Charter on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.7% | ▼ 5% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 26% in California - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.3%
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.
Funding equity
$13,818
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.8%
White 17.8%
Asian 17.0%
African American 9.7%
Two or More 6.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Tracy Independent Study Charter is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tracy Joint Unified, which includes Tracy Independent Study Charter.
$13,818
Per student
-16%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.5%
State 61.7%
Federal 8.8%
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.
How Tracy Independent Study Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrill F. West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tracy High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John C. Kimball High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Kelly Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South/West Park Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tracy Independent Study Charter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,920
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,739
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 929
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Tracy
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Delta Charter
Standard public school
772 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Valley View Charter Prep
Standard public school
655 students 29.8:1 students per teacher
Delta Charter Online
Standard public school
282 students 35.3:1 students per teacher
Delta Home Charter
Standard public school
265 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Delta Keys Charter
Standard public school
125 students 31.3:1 students per teacher
Duncan-Russell Community Day
Alternative education program
22 students 11:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~359 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Tracy Independent Study Charter
How many students attend Tracy Independent Study Charter?
Tracy Independent Study Charter has 359 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tracy, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tracy Independent Study Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Tracy Independent Study Charter is 18.9:1, which is 12% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 20% 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 Tracy Independent Study Charter?
52.7% of students at Tracy Independent Study Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tracy Independent Study Charter?
The largest demographic group at Tracy Independent Study Charter is Hispanic or Latino at 46.8% of enrollment, in Tracy, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tracy Independent Study Charter?
Tracy Independent Study Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tracy Independent Study Charter rank among schools in Tracy?
By Resource Investment Index, Tracy Independent Study Charter ranks #7 of 7 schools in Tracy, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tracy on the city page.
Is Tracy Independent Study Charter a good school?
Tracy Independent Study Charter earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Tracy Joint Unified?
Besides Tracy Independent Study Charter, Tracy Joint Unified also operates Merrill F. West High (1,920 students), Tracy High (1,739 students), and John C. Kimball High (1,587 students). See the Tracy Joint Unified district page for the complete list.
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