Rio Valley Charter District

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Lodi, California - 1 schools

An equity score of 37/100 ranks Rio Valley Charter District #1094 of 1517 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $9,110 per pupil, Rio Valley Charter District ranks #1843 of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

787
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$9,110
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Rio Valley Charter District operates 1 public schools serving 787 students, placing it among the smallest districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in San Joaquin County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $9,110 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 187 of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending. See how California compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 21.9% local, 73.0% state, and 5.1% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 37/100, ranked #1094 of 1517 in California against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (2 AP courses district-wide), a 167.2:1 student-counselor ratio, that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, . Demographically, the student body averages 37.4% White, 36.0% Hispanic or Latino, 16.5% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Rio Valley Charter, enrolling 714 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Rio Valley Charter accounts for 90.7% of all Rio Valley Charter District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Rio Valley Charter District a distant remainder — means Rio Valley Charter District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Rio Valley Charter District student-counselor ratio is 167:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Where does the funding come from?

5.1%
Federal
73.0%
State
21.9%
Local

Funding Equity

37
Equity Score
1094 / 1517
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Rio Valley Charter District.

White 37.4%
Hispanic or Latino 36.0%
African American 4.3%
Asian 16.5%
Multiracial 1.8%
Other 3.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
2 AP courses total
167.2:1
Student-Counselor Ratio

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Rio Valley Charter District

School Enrollment
Rio Valley Charter
Charter
714

How Rio Valley Charter District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The California districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
North Valley Military Inst College Acad District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Puc Comm Chrtr Mid & Puc Comm Chrtr Early College High Dist Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Community Roots Academy District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
El Dorado County Office of Education Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Liberty Elementary Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Rio Valley Charter District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Rio Valley Charter District?

Rio Valley Charter District has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 787 students.

How much does Rio Valley Charter District spend per student?

Rio Valley Charter District spends $9,110 per student. The district has an equity score of 37/100, ranking #1094 in California.

What is the demographic composition of Rio Valley Charter District?

Rio Valley Charter District students are 37.4% White, 36.0% Hispanic or Latino, 16.5% Asian, 4.3% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Rio Valley Charter District?

Rio Valley Charter District has an equity score of 37/100, ranking #1094 out of 1517 districts in California.