Enrollment
110
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Auburn, CA
Alta Vista Community Charter
Federal NCES profile for Alta Vista Community Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060348013170Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alta Vista Community Charter earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Auburn · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- students per teacher
- 47.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Alta Vista Community Charter has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alta Vista Community Charter ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Auburn, CA.
School address
District: Auburn Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 060348013170 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alta Vista Community Charter compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alta Vista Community Charter
Alta Vista Community Charter is a small charter elementary school in Auburn, California, enrolling 110 students.
At 22:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 47.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 110 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 257 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #246, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 80.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Auburn's elementary schools, it stands alongside Bowman Charter (606 students): Alta Vista Community Charter is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22:1 vs 21.6:1).
Auburn Union Elementary also operates Auburn Elementary (501 students) and Skyridge Elementary (461 students) alongside Alta Vista Community Charter.
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 Alta Vista Community Charter compares
Alta Vista Community Charter on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.3% | ▼ 15% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 110 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
110
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 53% in California - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
80.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,870
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Auburn Union Elementary, which includes Alta Vista Community Charter.
$14,870
Per student
-10%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.7%
State 33.0%
Federal 13.4%
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.
How Alta Vista Community Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyridge Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ev Cain Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rock Creek Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alta Vista Community Charter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 38.5:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 30.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
Similar elementary schools in Auburn
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Bowman Charter
Standard public school
606 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Auburn Elementary
Standard public school
501 students 38.5:1 students per teacher
Skyridge Elementary
Standard public school
461 students 30.7:1 students per teacher
Rock Creek Elementary
Standard public school
282 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~110 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Alta Vista Community Charter
How many students attend Alta Vista Community Charter?
Alta Vista Community Charter has 110 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Auburn, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alta Vista Community Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Alta Vista Community Charter is 22:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alta Vista Community Charter?
47.3% of students at Alta Vista Community Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alta Vista Community Charter?
Alta Vista Community Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alta Vista Community Charter rank among elementary schools in Auburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Alta Vista Community Charter ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Auburn, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Auburn on the city page.
Is Alta Vista Community Charter a good school?
Alta Vista Community Charter earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Auburn Union Elementary?
Besides Alta Vista Community Charter, Auburn Union Elementary also operates Auburn Elementary (501 students), Skyridge Elementary (461 students), and Ev Cain Middle (411 students). See the Auburn Union Elementary district page for the complete list.
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