- Enrollment
- 2,901
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rancho Cordova, CA
Walnutwood High (Independent Study)
Federal NCES profile for Walnutwood High (Independent Study), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 061389009821
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walnutwood High (Independent Study) earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Rancho Cordova · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- small classes for California
- 31.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Walnutwood High (Independent Study) has class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walnutwood High (Independent Study) ranks #3 of 3 schools in Rancho Cordova, CA.
School address
District: Folsom-Cordova Unified · California
NCES ID 061389009821 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Walnutwood High (Independent Study) shrank from 199 students in 2022-23 to 169 in 2023-24 (-15.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 11.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 061389009821 · Rancho Cordova, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
221 enr · 17:1 · 31.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Folsom High (2,901 students)
Walnutwood High (Independent Study) shrank from 199 students in 2022-23 to 169 in 2023-24 (-15.1%). Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 11.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Walnutwood High (Independent Study) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Folsom High
Folsom High
2,901 students
- Cordova High
Cordova High
1,944 students
- Vista Del Lago
Vista Del Lago High
1,782 students
- Sutter Middle
Sutter Middle
1,628 students
- Folsom Middle
Folsom Middle
1,508 students
- This school 221
Walnutwood High (Independent Study)
221 students
What this shows Walnutwood High (Independent Study) reports 221 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walnutwood High (Independent Study) compares
Walnutwood High (Independent Study) 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 21% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.7% | ▼ 43% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 221 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
221
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 17% in California - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
66.1%
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
$15,003
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
Counselors0.6 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: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%
Two or More 11.3%
Asian 5.4%
African American 4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Walnutwood High (Independent Study) is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Folsom-Cordova Unified reports $15,003 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walnutwood High (Independent Study) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folsom High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cordova High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vista Del Lago High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sutter Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Folsom Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walnutwood High (Independent Study)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,944
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,782
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,628
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,508
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Rancho Cordova
2 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 (~221 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walnutwood High (Independent Study)
How many students attend Walnutwood High (Independent Study)?
Walnutwood High (Independent Study) has 221 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Rancho Cordova, CA. CCD year-over-year: 199 (2022-23) → 169 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnutwood High (Independent Study)?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnutwood High (Independent Study) is 17:1, which is 21% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 8% 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 Walnutwood High (Independent Study)?
31.7% of students at Walnutwood High (Independent Study) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walnutwood High (Independent Study)?
The largest demographic group at Walnutwood High (Independent Study) is White at 53.8% of enrollment, in Rancho Cordova, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walnutwood High (Independent Study)?
Walnutwood High (Independent Study) has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Walnutwood High (Independent Study) rank among schools in Rancho Cordova?
By Resource Investment Index, Walnutwood High (Independent Study) ranks #3 of 3 schools in Rancho Cordova, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rancho Cordova on the city page.
What other schools are in Folsom-Cordova Unified?
Besides Walnutwood High (Independent Study), Folsom-Cordova Unified also operates Folsom High (2,901 students), Cordova High (1,944 students), and Vista Del Lago High (1,782 students). See the Folsom-Cordova Unified district page for the complete list.