Enrollment
132
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060254114490Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
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
District: American River Collegiate Academy District · California
NCES ID 060254114490 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How American River Collegiate Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at American River Collegiate Academy
American River Collegiate Academy is a small charter elementary school in Orangevale, California, enrolling 132 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.4:1 is larger than about 87% of California schools and 23% 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 32.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 132 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 193 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #35.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
11.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Orangevale's elementary schools, it stands alongside Pershing Elementary (494 students): American River Collegiate Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26.4:1 vs 24.7:1).
American River Collegiate Academy District is a single-school charter district, so American River Collegiate Academy 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 American River Collegiate Academy compares
American River Collegiate Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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
26.4:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
132
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
26.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in California - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
11.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,295
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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 48.5%
Hispanic or Latino 24.2%
Two or More 18.2%
Asian 6.1%
African American 3.0%
Largest group: White at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, American River Collegiate Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for American River Collegiate Academy District, which includes American River Collegiate Academy.
$15,295
Per student
-7%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.6%
State 56.9%
Federal 7.6%
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 elementary schools in Orangevale
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Pershing Elementary
Standard public school
494 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Twin Lakes Elementary
Standard public school
494 students 27.4:1 students per teacher
Oakview Community Elementary
Standard public school
407 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Trajan Elementary
Standard public school
391 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary
Standard public school
307 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Golden Valley River
Standard public school
297 students 22.8:1 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 (~132 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.4:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is American River Collegiate Academy a good school?
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. 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 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.
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