- Enrollment
- 1,920
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Tracy Independent Study Charter grew from 300 students in 2022-23 to 317 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.1 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 060004714472 · Tracy, CA Other · SMALL · CHARTER
359 enr · 18.9:1 · 52.7% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Merrill F. West High (1,920 students)
Tracy Independent Study Charter grew from 300 students in 2022-23 to 317 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 19.1 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Tracy Independent Study Charter in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Merrill F. Wes
Merrill F. West High
1,920 students
- Tracy High
Tracy High
1,739 students
- John C. Kimbal
John C. Kimball High
1,587 students
- George Kelly E
George Kelly Elementary
929 students
- South/West Par
South/West Park Elementary
806 students
- This school 359
Tracy Independent Study Charter
359 students
What this shows Tracy Independent Study Charter reports 359 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tracy Independent Study Charter compares
Tracy Independent Study Charter 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,832
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Tracy Joint Unified reports $16,832 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,739
- 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
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 (~359 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 300 (2022-23) → 317 (2023-24), up 17.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.