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Public other school · McFarland Unified

McFarland Independent

Grades KG–12 · McFarland, CA · NCES 062423007779

School overview

At a glance

Reported students

23

NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported

Teachers (FTE)

1.91

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

12:1

Calculated, not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

California other enrollment

15th percentile

Compared with 572 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

494

McFarland Independent: 23 reported students.

State peer staffing position

28th percentile

12:1 reported; state peer median 18:1. Ratio is not class size.

Profile interpretation

What the reported data says about McFarland Independent

McFarland Independent is a public other school serving grades KG–12 in McFarland. It is one of 7 current school records connected to McFarland Unified. NCES reports 23 students for 2024–25.

Among 572 other schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 221 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 15th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 12:1, below the California median of 18:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (91.3%) and Black (4.3%). English learners represent 30.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Turn data into a school visit

Questions worth asking McFarland Independent

  1. 1How do the reported 12:1 student–teacher ratio and 1.91 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3How are the school's 0.5 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

Student context

Enrollment needs

English learners
30.2%
Students with disabilities
14%
Free/reduced-price lunch
87%
Lunch program
Missing

People available to students

Support staff

Counselors (FTE)
0.5
Nurses (FTE)
0.1
Psychologists (FTE)
0.2
Social workers (FTE)
0.2

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White0%
  • Hispanic91.3%
  • Black4.3%
  • Asian4.3%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial0%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Learning opportunities

Programs reported by the school

Advanced Placement

Not reported as offered

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Continue exploring

Other schools in McFarland Unified

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

San Joaquin High (Continuation)

High · Grades 09–12

43 reported students

Browning Road STEAM Academy

Elementary · Grades KG–06

453 reported students

McFarland Junior High

Middle · Grades 07–08

494 reported students

Horizon Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–06

542 reported students

Kern Avenue Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–06

700 reported students

McFarland High School Early College

High · Grades 09–12

1,027 reported students

View all 7 district schools →