Enrollment
481
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Eureka, CA
Alder Grove Charter School 2
Federal NCES profile for Alder Grove Charter School 2, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060207211593Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 99
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alder Grove Charter School 2 earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of California schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Eureka · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- small classes for California
- 60.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Alder Grove Charter School 2 has class sizes smaller than 80% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alder Grove Charter School 2 ranks #3 of 6 schools in Eureka, CA.
School address
District: Alder Grove Charter School 2 District · California
NCES ID 060207211593 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alder Grove Charter School 2 compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alder Grove Charter School 2
Alder Grove Charter School 2 is a higher-need, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Eureka, California, enrolling 481 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.6% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 481 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,852 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #141, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 481 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 0.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Alder Grove Charter School 2 District spends $11,794 per pupil, 29% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Eureka's public schools, it stands alongside Northern United - Humboldt Charter (330 students): Alder Grove Charter School 2 is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.8:1 vs 13.8:1).
Alder Grove Charter School 2 District is a single-school charter district, so Alder Grove Charter School 2 operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alder Grove Charter School 2 compares
Alder Grove Charter School 2 on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.6% | ▲ 9% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 481 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
481
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 20% in California - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
0.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,794
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 481 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 64.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
Two or More 14.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, Alder Grove Charter School 2 is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alder Grove Charter School 2 District, which includes Alder Grove Charter School 2.
$11,794
Per student
-29%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.7%
State 81.3%
Federal 9.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar other schools in Eureka
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Northern United - Humboldt Charter
Standard public school
330 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Pacific View Charter 2.0
Standard public school
152 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Glen Paul
Special-education school
128 students 8:1 students per teacher
Eureka Community
Alternative education program
70 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Humboldt County Office of Education Juvenile Hall Court
Alternative education program
9 students 9:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~481 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Alder Grove Charter School 2
How many students attend Alder Grove Charter School 2?
Alder Grove Charter School 2 has 481 students enrolled. It is a public school in Eureka, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alder Grove Charter School 2?
The student-teacher ratio at Alder Grove Charter School 2 is 17.8:1, which is 17% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 13% 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 Alder Grove Charter School 2?
60.6% of students at Alder Grove Charter School 2 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alder Grove Charter School 2?
The largest demographic group at Alder Grove Charter School 2 is White at 64.7% of enrollment, in Eureka, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alder Grove Charter School 2?
Alder Grove Charter School 2 has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alder Grove Charter School 2 rank among schools in Eureka?
By Resource Investment Index, Alder Grove Charter School 2 ranks #3 of 6 schools in Eureka, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Eureka on the city page.
Is Alder Grove Charter School 2 a good school?
Alder Grove Charter School 2 earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Alder Grove Charter School 2 District?
None; Alder Grove Charter School 2 District is a single-school charter district, and Alder Grove Charter School 2 is its only campus.
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