Enrollment
7
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dublin, CA
York Alternative Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for York Alternative Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 72/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060001914628
👥 S:T ratio 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
York Alternative Learning Center earns 72/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #1 of 14
- public schools in Dublin · Resource Index
- 72
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7:1
- small classes for California
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
York Alternative Learning Center has class sizes smaller than 98% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, York Alternative Learning Center ranks #1 of 14 public schools in Dublin, CA.
School address
District: Dublin Unified · California
NCES ID 060001914628 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-67% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How York Alternative Learning Center compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at York Alternative Learning Center
York Alternative Learning Center is a small combined-grade school in Dublin, California, enrolling 7 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7:1, York Alternative Learning Center is leaner than roughly 98% of California schools and 67% 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 33.3% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 99% of California schools, with 7 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 61/100).
Dublin Unified also operates Dublin High (2,771 students) and Eleanor Murray Fallon (1,683 students) alongside York Alternative Learning Center.
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 York Alternative Learning Center compares
York Alternative Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7:1 | ▼ 67% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 40% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 7 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
7
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
7:1
students per teacher
- 67% below state mean
Top 2% in California - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,352
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.
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 57.1%
African American 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 14.3%
Largest group: White at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, York Alternative Learning Center is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dublin Unified, which includes York Alternative Learning Center.
$13,352
Per student
-19%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.7%
State 38.2%
Federal 4.2%
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 York Alternative Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Murray Fallon | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wells Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cottonwood Creek | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J. M. Amador Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to York Alternative Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,771
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,683
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,041
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 909
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~7 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about York Alternative Learning Center
How many students attend York Alternative Learning Center?
York Alternative Learning Center has 7 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Dublin, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at York Alternative Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at York Alternative Learning Center is 7:1, which is 67% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% 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 York Alternative Learning Center?
33.3% of students at York Alternative Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of York Alternative Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at York Alternative Learning Center is White at 57.1% of enrollment, in Dublin, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for York Alternative Learning Center?
York Alternative Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 72/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does York Alternative Learning Center rank among public schools in Dublin?
By Resource Investment Index, York Alternative Learning Center ranks #1 of 14 public schools in Dublin, 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 Dublin on the city page.
Is York Alternative Learning Center a good school?
York Alternative Learning Center earns 72/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% 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 Dublin Unified?
Besides York Alternative Learning Center, Dublin Unified also operates Dublin High (2,771 students), Eleanor Murray Fallon (1,683 students), and Wells Middle (1,041 students). See the Dublin Unified district page for the complete list.
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