- Enrollment
- 1,767
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ukiah, CA
Ukiah Independent Study Academy
Federal NCES profile for Ukiah Independent Study Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 064030013714
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ukiah Independent Study Academy earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of California schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Ukiah · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- small classes for California
- 55.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ukiah Independent Study Academy has class sizes smaller than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ukiah Independent Study Academy ranks #5 of 6 schools in Ukiah, CA.
School address
District: Ukiah Unified · California
NCES ID 064030013714 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Ukiah Independent Study Academy shrank from 140 students in 2022-23 to 122 in 2023-24 (-12.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 7.1 → 6.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 064030013714 · Ukiah, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
118 enr · 16.9:1 · 55.7% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Ukiah High (1,767 students)
Ukiah Independent Study Academy shrank from 140 students in 2022-23 to 122 in 2023-24 (-12.9%). Teacher FTE lost 7.1 → 6.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ukiah Independent Study Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ukiah High
Ukiah High
1,767 students
- Pomolita Middl
Pomolita Middle
826 students
- Eagle Peak Mid 552
Eagle Peak Middle
552 students
- Calpella Eleme 475
Calpella Elementary
475 students
- Grace Hudson E 449
Grace Hudson Elementary
449 students
- This school 118
Ukiah Independent Study Academy
118 students
What this shows Ukiah Independent Study Academy reports 118 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ukiah Independent Study Academy compares
Ukiah Independent Study Academy is a shrinking 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 21% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.7% | ▲ 0% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 118 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
118
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 16% in California - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
96.6%
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
$18,383
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.9%
White 43.2%
Two or More 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.2%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Ukiah Independent Study Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ukiah Unified reports $18,383 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ukiah Independent Study Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ukiah High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pomolita Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle Peak Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Calpella Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grace Hudson Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ukiah Independent Study Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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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 (~118 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ukiah Independent Study Academy
How many students attend Ukiah Independent Study Academy?
Ukiah Independent Study Academy has 118 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Ukiah, CA. CCD year-over-year: 140 (2022-23) → 122 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ukiah Independent Study Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Ukiah Independent Study Academy is 16.9:1, which is 21% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 8% 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 Ukiah Independent Study Academy?
55.7% of students at Ukiah Independent Study Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ukiah Independent Study Academy?
The largest demographic group at Ukiah Independent Study Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 44.9% of enrollment, in Ukiah, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ukiah Independent Study Academy?
Ukiah Independent Study Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ukiah Independent Study Academy rank among schools in Ukiah?
By Resource Investment Index, Ukiah Independent Study Academy ranks #5 of 6 schools in Ukiah, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ukiah on the city page.
What other schools are in Ukiah Unified?
Besides Ukiah Independent Study Academy, Ukiah Unified also operates Ukiah High (1,767 students), Pomolita Middle (826 students), and Eagle Peak Middle (552 students). See the Ukiah Unified district page for the complete list.