- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Georgetown, CA
American River Charter
Federal NCES profile for American River Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060524012774Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
American River Charter earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of California schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Georgetown · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 32.9:1
- large classes for California
- 39.9%
- free-lunch eligible
American River Charter has class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, American River Charter ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Georgetown, CA.
School address
District: Black Oak Mine Unified · California
NCES ID 060524012774 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
American River Charter grew from 228 students in 2022-23 to 244 in 2023-24 (+7.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.6 → 8.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 060524012774 · Georgetown, CA Other · SMALL · CHARTER
263 enr · 32.9:1 · 39.9% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Golden Sierra Junior Senior High (436 students)
American River Charter grew from 228 students in 2022-23 to 244 in 2023-24 (+7.0%). Teacher FTE lost 8.6 → 8.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
American River Charter in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Golden Sierra
Golden Sierra Junior Senior High
436 students
- Northside Elem
Northside Elementary
283 students
- This school
American River Charter
263 students
- Georgetown Ele
Georgetown Elementary
229 students
- Otter Creek El 15
Otter Creek Elementary
15 students
- Divide High 9
Divide High
9 students
What this shows American River Charter reports 263 students on the CCD universe file.
How American River Charter compares
American River Charter is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 32.9:1 | ▲ 53% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.9% | ▼ 28% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 263 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32.9:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
263
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
32.9:1
students per teacher
- 53% above state mean
Top 98% in California - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
1.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$15,405
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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 + 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.
Student demographics
White 77.6%
Two or More 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.7, American River Charter is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Black Oak Mine Unified reports $15,405 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How American River Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Sierra Junior Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northside Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Georgetown Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Otter Creek Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Divide High | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to American River Charter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 28.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 15
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 9
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~263 students)
Frequently asked questions about American River Charter
How many students attend American River Charter?
American River Charter has 263 students enrolled. It is a public school in Georgetown, CA. CCD year-over-year: 228 (2022-23) → 244 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at American River Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at American River Charter is 32.9:1, which is 53% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 110% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at American River Charter?
39.9% of students at American River Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of American River Charter?
The largest demographic group at American River Charter is White at 77.6% of enrollment, in Georgetown, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for American River Charter?
American River Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does American River Charter rank among public schools in Georgetown?
By Resource Investment Index, American River Charter ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Georgetown, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Black Oak Mine Unified?
Besides American River Charter, Black Oak Mine Unified also operates Golden Sierra Junior Senior High (436 students), Northside Elementary (283 students), and Georgetown Elementary (229 students). See the Black Oak Mine Unified district page for the complete list.