- Enrollment
- 1,695
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Yuba City, CA
Yuba City Independence Academy
Federal NCES profile for Yuba City Independence Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 064347010154
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yuba City Independence Academy earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Yuba City · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- small classes for California
- 70.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Yuba City Independence Academy has class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yuba City Independence Academy ranks #1 of 6 schools in Yuba City, CA.
School address
District: Yuba City Unified · California
NCES ID 064347010154 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Yuba City Independence Academy shrank from 118 students in 2022-23 to 101 in 2023-24 (-14.4%).
Teacher FTE added 6.3 → 7.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 064347010154 · Yuba City, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
102 enr · 17:1 · 70.3% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: River Valley High (1,695 students)
Yuba City Independence Academy shrank from 118 students in 2022-23 to 101 in 2023-24 (-14.4%). Teacher FTE added 6.3 → 7.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Yuba City Independence Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- River Valley H
River Valley High
1,695 students
- Yuba City High
Yuba City High
1,678 students
- Andros Karpero
Andros Karperos
1,181 students
- Riverbend Elem
Riverbend Elementary
914 students
- Butte Vista El
Butte Vista Elementary
853 students
- This school 102
Yuba City Independence Academy
102 students
What this shows Yuba City Independence Academy reports 102 students on the CCD universe file.
How Yuba City Independence Academy compares
Yuba City Independence Academy 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 | 70.3% | ▲ 27% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 102 | top 90% | - | - |
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.
102
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
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.
Funding equity
$16,452
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 102 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.0%
White 36.3%
Asian 6.9%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Yuba City Independence Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Yuba City Unified reports $16,452 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Yuba City Independence Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yuba City High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Andros Karperos | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverbend Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Butte Vista Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yuba City Independence Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,678
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 853
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Yuba City
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sutter County Special Education
Special-education school
332 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Yuba City Charter
Standard public school
256 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Aerostem Academy
Standard public school
116 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Feather River Academy
Alternative education program
31 students 7.8:1 students per teacher
Pathways Charter Academy
Alternative education program
19 students 19:1 students per teacher
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 (~102 students)
Frequently asked questions about Yuba City Independence Academy
How many students attend Yuba City Independence Academy?
Yuba City Independence Academy has 102 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Yuba City, CA. CCD year-over-year: 118 (2022-23) → 101 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yuba City Independence Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Yuba City Independence Academy 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 Yuba City Independence Academy?
70.3% of students at Yuba City Independence Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yuba City Independence Academy?
The largest demographic group at Yuba City Independence Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 49.0% of enrollment, in Yuba City, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yuba City Independence Academy?
Yuba City Independence Academy 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 Yuba City Independence Academy rank among schools in Yuba City?
By Resource Investment Index, Yuba City Independence Academy ranks #1 of 6 schools in Yuba City, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Yuba City on the city page.
What other schools are in Yuba City Unified?
Besides Yuba City Independence Academy, Yuba City Unified also operates River Valley High (1,695 students), Yuba City High (1,678 students), and Andros Karperos (1,181 students). See the Yuba City Unified district page for the complete list.