- Enrollment
- 942
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Los Banos, CA
Valley Los Banos Community
Federal NCES profile for Valley Los Banos Community, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 069102008737
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley Los Banos Community earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 17
- public schools in Los Banos · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20:1
- students per teacher
- 76.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley Los Banos Community has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Los Banos Community ranks #4 of 17 public schools in Los Banos, CA.
School address
District: Merced County Office of Education · California
NCES ID 069102008737 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+57 students YoY
Valley Los Banos Community grew from 138 students in 2022-23 to 195 in 2023-24 (+41.3%).
Teacher FTE added 8.3 → 11.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+57 students YoY 069102008737 · Los Banos, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
160 enr · 20:1 · 76.1% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Merced County Special Education (942 students)
Valley Los Banos Community grew from 138 students in 2022-23 to 195 in 2023-24 (+41.3%). Teacher FTE added 8.3 → 11.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Valley Los Banos Community in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Merced County
Merced County Special Education
942 students
- Merced Scholar 334
Merced Scholars Charter
334 students
- This school 160
Valley Los Banos Community
160 students
- Come Back Char 128
Come Back Charter
128 students
- Valley Atwater 122
Valley Atwater Community
122 students
- Valley Merced 99
Valley Merced Community
99 students
What this shows Valley Los Banos Community reports 160 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley Los Banos Community compares
Valley Los Banos Community 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 | 20:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.1% | ▲ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 160 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
160
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
20:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 35% in California - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
98.1%
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
$65,270
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.8%
White 6.3%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.3, Valley Los Banos Community is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Merced County Office of Education reports $65,270 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valley Los Banos Community Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merced County Special Education | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Merced Scholars Charter | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Come Back Charter | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley Atwater Community | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley Merced Community | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley Los Banos Community's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 42.7:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 122
- Students per teacher
- 40.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Los Banos
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~160 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley Los Banos Community
How many students attend Valley Los Banos Community?
Valley Los Banos Community has 160 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Los Banos, CA. CCD year-over-year: 138 (2022-23) → 195 (2023-24), up 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Los Banos Community?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Los Banos Community is 20:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 27% 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 Valley Los Banos Community?
76.1% of students at Valley Los Banos Community are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley Los Banos Community?
The largest demographic group at Valley Los Banos Community is Hispanic or Latino at 91.8% of enrollment, in Los Banos, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley Los Banos Community?
Valley Los Banos Community has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Valley Los Banos Community rank among public schools in Los Banos?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Los Banos Community ranks #4 of 17 public schools in Los Banos, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Los Banos on the city page.
What other schools are in Merced County Office of Education?
Besides Valley Los Banos Community, Merced County Office of Education also operates Merced County Special Education (942 students), Merced Scholars Charter (334 students), and Come Back Charter (128 students). See the Merced County Office of Education district page for the complete list.