Elementary school (grades K-5) · Orangevale, CA
American River Collegiate Academy
Federal NCES profile for American River Collegiate Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
The verdict
American River Collegiate Academy earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 9
- elementary schools in Orangevale · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.4:1
- large classes for California
- 32.5%
- free-lunch eligible
American River Collegiate Academy has class sizes larger than 87% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, American River Collegiate Academy ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in Orangevale, CA.
School address
NCES ID 060254114490 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
American River Collegiate Academy grew from 80 students in 2022-23 to 105 in 2023-24 (+31.3%).
Teacher FTE added 5.0 → 6.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 060254114490 · Orangevale, CA Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
132 enr · 26.4:1 · 32.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy (132 students)
American River Collegiate Academy grew from 80 students in 2022-23 to 105 in 2023-24 (+31.3%). Teacher FTE added 5.0 → 6.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
How American River Collegiate Academy compares
American River Collegiate Academy 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 | 26.4:1 | ▲ 23% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.5% | ▼ 41% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 132 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Equity indicators methodology
Student demographics
Largest group: White at 48.5% of enrollment.
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, American River Collegiate Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for American River Collegiate Academy District reports $18,063 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
Similar elementary schools in Orangevale
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~132 students)
Frequently asked questions about American River Collegiate Academy
How many students attend American River Collegiate Academy?
American River Collegiate Academy has 132 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Orangevale, CA. CCD year-over-year: 80 (2022-23) → 105 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at American River Collegiate Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at American River Collegiate Academy is 26.4:1, which is 23% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 68% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at American River Collegiate Academy?
32.5% of students at American River Collegiate Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of American River Collegiate Academy?
The largest demographic group at American River Collegiate Academy is White at 48.5% of enrollment, in Orangevale, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for American River Collegiate Academy?
American River Collegiate Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Collegiate Academy rank among elementary schools in Orangevale?
By Resource Investment Index, American River Collegiate Academy ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in Orangevale, 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 Orangevale on the city page.
What other schools are in American River Collegiate Academy District?
None; American River Collegiate Academy District is a single-school charter district, and American River Collegiate Academy is its only campus.