Enrollment
92
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-61% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vineyard Alternative compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vineyard Alternative
Vineyard Alternative is a small combined-grade school in Livermore, California, enrolling 92 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.4:1, Vineyard Alternative is leaner than roughly 97% of California schools and 61% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 92 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
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 156 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 115 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Among Livermore's public schools, it stands alongside Del Valle Continuation High (87 students): Vineyard Alternative is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (8.4:1 vs 8.7:1).
Livermore Valley Joint Unified also operates Granada High (2,156 students) and Livermore High (1,827 students) alongside Vineyard Alternative.
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 Vineyard Alternative compares
Vineyard Alternative on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,132
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
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.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Livermore Valley Joint Unified, which includes Vineyard Alternative.
$14,132
Per student
-14%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.7%
State 38.6%
Federal 7.7%
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 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
- 2,156
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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.
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.
Similar enrollment (~92 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.4:1)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, 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.
Is Vineyard Alternative a good school?
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. 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 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.
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