Enrollment
1,507
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ripon, CA
California Connections Academy Northern California
Federal NCES profile for California Connections Academy Northern California, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060238813152Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
California Connections Academy Northern California earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Ripon · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 30.1:1
- large classes for California
- 45.1%
- free-lunch eligible
California Connections Academy Northern California has class sizes larger than 96% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, California Connections Academy Northern California ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Ripon, CA.
School address
NCES ID 060238813152 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How California Connections Academy Northern California compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at California Connections Academy Northern California
California Connections Academy Northern California is a large charter combined-grade school in Ripon, California, enrolling 1,507 students.
Class loads run heavy: 30.1:1 is larger than about 96% of California schools and 40% 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 45.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,507 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 409 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #111.
Its student body is led by White (32%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 386 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding California Connections Academy @ Ripon District spends $10,077 per pupil, 39% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
California Connections Academy @ Ripon District is a single-school charter district, so California Connections Academy Northern California 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 California Connections Academy Northern California compares
California Connections Academy Northern California on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 30.1:1 | ▲ 40% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.1% | ▼ 19% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,507 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.1:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,507
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
30.1:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 96% in California - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,077
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.9 FTE
Per 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 32.4%
Hispanic or Latino 27.7%
Two or More 18.0%
African American 11.2%
Asian 9.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 32.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.4, California Connections Academy Northern California is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for California Connections Academy @ Ripon District, which includes California Connections Academy Northern California.
$10,077
Per student
-39%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 6.1%
State 88.7%
Federal 5.2%
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 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 (~1,507 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~30.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about California Connections Academy Northern California
How many students attend California Connections Academy Northern California?
California Connections Academy Northern California has 1,507 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ripon, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at California Connections Academy Northern California?
The student-teacher ratio at California Connections Academy Northern California is 30.1:1, which is 40% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 92% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at California Connections Academy Northern California?
45.1% of students at California Connections Academy Northern California are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of California Connections Academy Northern California?
The largest demographic group at California Connections Academy Northern California is White at 32.4% of enrollment, in Ripon, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for California Connections Academy Northern California?
California Connections Academy Northern California has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does California Connections Academy Northern California rank among public schools in Ripon?
By Resource Investment Index, California Connections Academy Northern California ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Ripon, 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 Ripon on the city page.
Is California Connections Academy Northern California a good school?
California Connections Academy Northern California earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% 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 California Connections Academy @ Ripon District?
None; California Connections Academy @ Ripon District is a single-school charter district, and California Connections Academy Northern California is its only campus.
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