At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
11
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
46%-19.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–8
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Santee Alternative is a public primary serving grades 0–8 in Santee, California. The school enrolls 11 students. It is part of the Santee district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeAlternative/other
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictSantee
County6073
CitySantee
ZIP92071
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID063588001222
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment11
White47.4%
Hispanic / Latino31.6%
Black / African American5.3%
Two or More Races15.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
47.4%
Hispanic
31.6%
Black
5.3%
Two+
15.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.