Enrollment
7
California · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 060001914628
York Alternative Learning Center — Dublin, CA
Federal NCES profile for York Alternative Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 4/100.
👥 Class size 4
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Dublin Unified · California
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24:1
vs 21.6:1 California avg
+11% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
PlainSchools publishes the actual federal measurements — enrollment, staffing, demographics, discipline, and finance — straight from the NCES Common Core of Data, CRDC, and F-33 surveys. No composite rating, no opinion-based score on top. You get the same raw numbers researchers and policymakers use, with benchmarks, spending context, and equity indicators computed from the same federal datasets. Full methodology linked below.
What this school's NCES data tells you
York Alternative Learning Center reports 7 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 24:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11% above the California state mean of 21.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 51% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 33.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 40% below the California average and 36% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Dublin Unified spends $21,237 per pupil district-wide, above the California average of $18,039 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 57.7% from local sources (property taxes), 38.2% from the state, and 4.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 4/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How York Alternative Learning Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against California state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24:1 | ▲ 11% | 21.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 40% | 55.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 7 | top 1% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
24:1
students per teacher
— 11% above state mean
Top 72% in California — lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$21,237
per pupil, district-wide
— above California avg of $18,039
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 7 Top 1% in California — larger than 99% of 10,006 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 24:1 +11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 33.3% -40% vs state
NCES ID 060001914628
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dublin Unified, which includes York Alternative Learning Center.
$21,237
Per student
+18%
vs California
Avg $18,039
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,771
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,683
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,041
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Enrollment
- 909
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
Educator & family resources
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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 a other 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 24:1, which is 11% higher than the California average of 21.6:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Dublin, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for York Alternative Learning Center?
York Alternative Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 4/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.