- Enrollment
- 1,911
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Dimas, CA
Vista (Alternative)
Federal NCES profile for Vista (Alternative), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060561005840
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vista (Alternative) earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #3 of 11
- public schools in San Dimas · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for California
- 63.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Vista (Alternative) has class sizes smaller than 95% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vista (Alternative) ranks #3 of 11 public schools in San Dimas, CA.
School address
District: Bonita Unified · California
NCES ID 060561005840 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Vista (Alternative) grew from 11 students in 2022-23 to 13 in 2023-24 (+18.2%).
Teacher FTE held 1.6 → 1.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+2 students YoY 060561005840 · San Dimas, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
11 enr · 11:1 · 63.6% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonita High (1,911 students)
Vista (Alternative) grew from 11 students in 2022-23 to 13 in 2023-24 (+18.2%). Teacher FTE held 1.6 → 1.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Vista (Alternative) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bonita High
Bonita High
1,911 students
- Ramona Middle
Ramona Middle
1,371 students
- San Dimas High
San Dimas High
1,235 students
- Lone Hill Midd
Lone Hill Middle
870 students
- J. Marion Royn
J. Marion Roynon Elementary
842 students
- This school 11
Vista (Alternative)
11 students
What this shows Vista (Alternative) reports 11 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vista (Alternative) compares
Vista (Alternative) 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 49% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.6% | ▲ 15% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 11 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
11
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 49% below state mean
Top 5% in California - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,509
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
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.8%
Asian 9.1%
Two or More 9.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.4, Vista (Alternative) is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Bonita Unified reports $14,509 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vista (Alternative) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonita High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ramona Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Dimas High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lone Hill Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J. Marion Roynon Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vista (Alternative)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,371
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,235
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in San Dimas
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 (~11 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vista (Alternative)
How many students attend Vista (Alternative)?
Vista (Alternative) has 11 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in San Dimas, CA. CCD year-over-year: 11 (2022-23) → 13 (2023-24), up 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista (Alternative)?
The student-teacher ratio at Vista (Alternative) is 11:1, which is 49% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 30% 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 Vista (Alternative)?
63.6% of students at Vista (Alternative) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vista (Alternative)?
The largest demographic group at Vista (Alternative) is Hispanic or Latino at 81.8% of enrollment, in San Dimas, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vista (Alternative)?
Vista (Alternative) has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Vista (Alternative) rank among public schools in San Dimas?
By Resource Investment Index, Vista (Alternative) ranks #3 of 11 public schools in San Dimas, 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 San Dimas on the city page.
What other schools are in Bonita Unified?
Besides Vista (Alternative), Bonita Unified also operates Bonita High (1,911 students), Ramona Middle (1,371 students), and San Dimas High (1,235 students). See the Bonita Unified district page for the complete list.