Enrollment
52
Elementary
DISTRICT 360 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·VENTURA UNIFIED·NCES 064098007931
Homestead (Alternative)
150 Day Rd., Ventura, CA 93003 · (805) 289-7955 · Ventura County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY12-CITYTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL52 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
Schools serving specialized populations are not graded, because state test results are not a fair comparison for them. How grades work
Student : Teacher
17.2:1
3 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 24.2:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
60%
31 students
DISTRICT 60% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 3 | 6% |
| Grade 1 | 3 | 6% |
| Grade 2 | 3 | 6% |
| Grade 3 | 4 | 8% |
| Grade 4 | 9 | 17% |
| Grade 5 | 2 | 4% |
| Grade 6 | 9 | 17% |
| Grade 7 | 9 | 17% |
| Grade 8 | 10 | 19% |
Student demographics
60%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 57% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
61.0%
own-school result
Math
36.6%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 31.7% | 29.3% | 29.3% | 9.8% |
| Math | 24.4% | 12.2% | 29.3% | 34.1% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 61.0% | 36.6% |
| 2023-24 | 51.1% | 28.9% |
| 2022-23 | 53.3% | 31.1% |
| 2021-22 | 46.3% | 23.6% |
| 2020-21 | 55.7% | 40.3% |
| 2018-19 | 55.2% | 24.1% |
| 2017-18 | 57.6% | 15.6% |
| 2016-17 | 65.7% | 20.6% |
| 2015-16 | 67.0% | 31.0% |
| 2014-15 | 53.0% | 27.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where Homestead (Alternative) ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Ventura County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 52 | #5,761 of 5,915 | #130 of 130 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
52
-114 (-69%) vs 2020
+117% since 2000-01, when it was 24
Student : Teacher
17.2:1
was 20.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 52 | 3 | 17.2:1 | 60% (31) |
| 2023-24 | 49 | 3.1 | 15.9:1 | 53% (26) |
| 2022-23 | 63 | 3 | 20.9:1 | 44% (28) |
| 2020-21 | 166 | 8 | 20.8:1 | 35% (58) |
| 2017-18 | 36 | 3.4 | 10.6:1 | 47% (17) |
| 2015-16 | 45 | 2 | 22.5:1 | 24% (11) |
| 2010-11 | 47 | N/A | N/A | 13% (6) |
| 2000-01 | 24 | 1 | 24.0:1 | 0% (0) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Homestead (Alternative).
Since 2017-18: students up 44% (36 to 52); teachers down 11% (3.4 to 3).
About Homestead (Alternative)
Homestead (Alternative) is classified as an elementary school. It is located in Ventura, California. The school counts 52 students across kindergarten through 8. The typical figure for elementary schools in California is about 465 students.
In Ventura Unified, 27 schools enroll a combined 14,346 students.
The most common group at Homestead (Alternative) is Hispanic students, at 48%. Enrollment also includes 40% White and 8% multiracial. County-wide, about 44% of residents are Hispanic. Homestead (Alternative)'s diversity index is 60%, against a US figure of 70%.
Teacher staffing is 3 full-time equivalents, or about 17.2 students per teacher. This ratio sits 5.1 below the 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California. Eligibility for subsidized school meals is 60%. That tracks the 59% average for public schools in Ventura County.
Ventura County has these Census figures: the median household income is $109,797, roughly 36% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Ventura County is home to 238 public schools and about 147,841 public school students.
Nearby, Foothill Technology High is less than a tenth of a mile away. There are at least 8 more public schools inside five miles.
NCES lists the school's locale as City: Mid-size. That means it sits inside a principal city with a population between 100,000 and 250,000.
Federal counts for Homestead (Alternative): 166 students in 2020-21, 52 in 2024-25. A gap this wide can follow a change in the grades offered. The ratio was 20.8:1 in 2020-21 and 17.2:1 in 2024-25.
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Ventura County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
837,469
Census ACS
Median income
$109,797
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
238
147,841 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Ventura Unified
- Ventura HighHigh · 1,939 students
- Buena HighHigh · 1,585 students
- Foothill Technology HighHigh · 951 students
- Cabrillo MiddleMiddle · 936 students
- Balboa MiddleMiddle · 845 students
- Anacapa MiddleMiddle · 592 students
Other schools in Ventura
- Ventura HighHigh · 1,939 students
- Buena HighHigh · 1,585 students
- Foothill Technology HighHigh · 951 students
- Cabrillo MiddleMiddle · 936 students
- Balboa MiddleMiddle · 845 students
- Anacapa MiddleMiddle · 592 students
Nearby schools
- Foothill Technology High0.1 mi · 951
- El Camino High0.1 mi · 221
- Elmhurst Elementary0.5 mi · 378
- Buena High0.6 mi · 1,585
- Poinsettia Elementary0.7 mi · 351
- Balboa Middle1.0 mi · 845
Frequently asked questions
About Homestead (Alternative)How many students attend Homestead (Alternative)?
Homestead (Alternative) enrolls approximately 52 students in grades KG-08.
Is Homestead (Alternative) an elementary, middle, or high school?
Homestead (Alternative) is an elementary school covering grades KG-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Homestead (Alternative)?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Homestead (Alternative) is approximately 17.2:1 (3 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Homestead (Alternative)?
Homestead (Alternative) reports a student body of 40% White, 48% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 8% Two or more.
Is Homestead (Alternative) public or private?
Homestead (Alternative) is a public K-12 school, overseen by Ventura Unified.
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