Enrollment
20
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fairfield, CA
Travis Independent Study
Federal NCES profile for Travis Independent Study, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 063963008642
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Travis Independent Study earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Fairfield · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 45.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 20
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Travis Independent Study ranks #1 of 6 schools in Fairfield, CA.
School address
District: Travis Unified · California
NCES ID 063963008642 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
45.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
-19% vs state
What stands out at Travis Independent Study
Travis Independent Study is a small combined-grade school in Fairfield, California, enrolling 20 students.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.0% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of California schools, with 20 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 70 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
The surrounding Travis Unified spends $12,555 per pupil, 24% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Fairfield's public schools, it stands alongside Public Safety Academy (745 students): Travis Independent Study is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Travis Unified also operates Vanden High (1,631 students) and Golden West Middle (746 students) alongside Travis Independent Study.
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 Travis Independent Study compares
Travis Independent Study on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.0% | ▼ 19% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 20 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$12,555
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Travis Unified, which includes Travis Independent Study.
$12,555
Per student
-24%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.0%
State 64.2%
Federal 11.8%
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 Travis Independent Study Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanden High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Golden West Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Cambridge Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Foxboro Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Center Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Travis Independent Study's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,631
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 30.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar other schools in Fairfield
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Public Safety Academy
Alternative education program
745 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Solano County Special Education
Special-education school
368 students 8.8:1 students per teacher
Solano County Community
Alternative education program
79 students 39.5:1 students per teacher
H. Glenn Richardson
Special-education school
25 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Solano Co Juve Detention Facility - Evergreen Acad
Alternative education program
16 students 8:1 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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Travis Independent Study
How many students attend Travis Independent Study?
Travis Independent Study has 20 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Fairfield, CA.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Travis Independent Study?
45.0% of students at Travis Independent Study are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Travis Independent Study?
Travis Independent Study has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (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 Travis Independent Study rank among schools in Fairfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Travis Independent Study ranks #1 of 6 schools in Fairfield, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fairfield on the city page.
Is Travis Independent Study a good school?
Travis Independent Study earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in California. 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 Travis Unified?
Besides Travis Independent Study, Travis Unified also operates Vanden High (1,631 students), Golden West Middle (746 students), and Cambridge Elementary (738 students). See the Travis Unified district page for the complete list.
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