Enrollment
11
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vista (Alternative) compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vista (Alternative)
Vista (Alternative) is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in San Dimas, California, enrolling 11 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11:1, Vista (Alternative) is leaner than roughly 95% of California schools and 49% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 63.6% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of California schools, with 11 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 63 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #16.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 12 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Bonita Unified spends $13,112 per pupil, 21% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among San Dimas's public schools, it stands alongside Rockey Glenn Camp (27 students): Vista (Alternative) is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11:1 vs 6.8:1).
Bonita Unified also operates Bonita High (1,911 students) and Ramona Middle (1,371 students) alongside Vista (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 Vista (Alternative) compares
Vista (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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,112
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bonita Unified, which includes Vista (Alternative).
$13,112
Per student
-21%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.2%
State 58.4%
Federal 7.4%
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 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
- 1,911
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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.
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 (~11 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, 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.
Is Vista (Alternative) a good school?
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. 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 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.
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