Enrollment
263
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
32.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+53% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How American River Charter compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at American River Charter
American River Charter is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Georgetown, California, enrolling 263 students.
Class loads run heavy: 32.9:1 is larger than about 98% of California schools and 53% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 263 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 607 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #9, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Two or More (11%) (diversity index 38/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 1.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Black Oak Mine Unified also operates Golden Sierra Junior Senior High (436 students) and Northside Elementary (283 students) alongside American River 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 American River Charter compares
American River 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,007
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 + 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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Black Oak Mine Unified, which includes American River Charter.
$14,007
Per student
-15%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.5%
State 41.0%
Federal 13.5%
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 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
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
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 (~263 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Georgetown on the city page.
Is American River Charter a good school?
American River Charter earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 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.
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