- Enrollment
- 2,156
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Livermore, CA
Vineyard Alternative
Federal NCES profile for Vineyard Alternative, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 71/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 062211008877
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vineyard Alternative earns 71/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 18
- public schools in Livermore · Resource Index
- 71
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.4:1
- small classes for California
- 36.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Vineyard Alternative has class sizes smaller than 97% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vineyard Alternative ranks #2 of 18 public schools in Livermore, CA.
School address
District: Livermore Valley Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 062211008877 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Vineyard Alternative shrank from 128 students in 2022-23 to 110 in 2023-24 (-14.1%).
Teacher FTE held 11.4 → 11.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 062211008877 · Livermore, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
92 enr · 8.4:1 · 36.7% lunch · RII 71
Nearest enrollment peer: Granada High (2,156 students)
Vineyard Alternative shrank from 128 students in 2022-23 to 110 in 2023-24 (-14.1%). Teacher FTE held 11.4 → 11.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Vineyard Alternative in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Granada High
Granada High
2,156 students
- Livermore High
Livermore High
1,827 students
- William Menden
William Mendenhall Middle
876 students
- Junction K-8 801
Junction K-8
801 students
- Joe Michell 786
Joe Michell
786 students
- This school 92
Vineyard Alternative
92 students
What this shows Vineyard Alternative reports 92 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vineyard Alternative compares
Vineyard Alternative 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 | 8.4:1 | ▼ 61% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.7% | ▼ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 92 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.4:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
92
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.4:1
students per teacher
- 61% below state mean
Top 3% in California - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$15,408
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 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
White 41.3%
Hispanic or Latino 39.1%
Two or More 10.9%
Asian 5.4%
African American 3.3%
Largest group: White at 41.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, Vineyard Alternative is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Livermore Valley Joint Unified reports $15,408 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vineyard Alternative Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granada High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Livermore High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Mendenhall Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Junction K-8 | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joe Michell | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vineyard Alternative's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,827
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Livermore
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 (~92 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vineyard Alternative
How many students attend Vineyard Alternative?
Vineyard Alternative has 92 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Livermore, CA. CCD year-over-year: 128 (2022-23) → 110 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vineyard Alternative?
The student-teacher ratio at Vineyard Alternative is 8.4:1, which is 61% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% lower 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 Vineyard Alternative?
36.7% of students at Vineyard Alternative are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vineyard Alternative?
The largest demographic group at Vineyard Alternative is White at 41.3% of enrollment, in Livermore, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vineyard Alternative?
Vineyard Alternative has a Resource Investment Index of 71/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Vineyard Alternative rank among public schools in Livermore?
By Resource Investment Index, Vineyard Alternative ranks #2 of 18 public schools in Livermore, 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 Livermore on the city page.
What other schools are in Livermore Valley Joint Unified?
Besides Vineyard Alternative, Livermore Valley Joint Unified also operates Granada High (2,156 students), Livermore High (1,827 students), and William Mendenhall Middle (876 students). See the Livermore Valley Joint Unified district page for the complete list.