Enrollment
187
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · O'neals, CA
Chawanakee Academy Charter
Federal NCES profile for Chawanakee Academy Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060011607170Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chawanakee Academy Charter earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in O'neals · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- students per teacher
- 44.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Chawanakee Academy Charter has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chawanakee Academy Charter ranks #4 of 4 public schools in O'neals, CA.
School address
District: Chawanakee Unified · California
NCES ID 060011607170 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chawanakee Academy Charter compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chawanakee Academy Charter
Chawanakee Academy Charter is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in O'neals, California, enrolling 187 students.
At 20.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 187 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 396 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #368, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1870 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Chawanakee Unified spends $13,012 per pupil, 21% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Chawanakee Unified also operates Hillside Elementary (310 students) and Minarets High (265 students) alongside Chawanakee Academy 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 Chawanakee Academy Charter compares
Chawanakee Academy 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 | 20.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.7% | ▼ 19% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 187 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
187
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.7%
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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$13,012
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
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 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 56.7%
Hispanic or Latino 27.3%
Two or More 8.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.0%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Chawanakee Academy Charter is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chawanakee Unified, which includes Chawanakee Academy Charter.
$13,012
Per student
-21%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.3%
State 56.8%
Federal 6.9%
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 Chawanakee Academy Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minarets High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spring Valley Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Fork Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minarets Charter High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chawanakee Academy Charter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 227
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 165
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~187 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Chawanakee Academy Charter
How many students attend Chawanakee Academy Charter?
Chawanakee Academy Charter has 187 students enrolled. It is a public school in O'neals, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chawanakee Academy Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Chawanakee Academy Charter is 20.8:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chawanakee Academy Charter?
44.7% of students at Chawanakee Academy Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chawanakee Academy Charter?
The largest demographic group at Chawanakee Academy Charter is White at 56.7% of enrollment, in O'neals, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chawanakee Academy Charter?
Chawanakee Academy Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chawanakee Academy Charter rank among public schools in O'neals?
By Resource Investment Index, Chawanakee Academy Charter ranks #4 of 4 public schools in O'neals, 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 O'neals on the city page.
Is Chawanakee Academy Charter a good school?
Chawanakee Academy Charter earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Chawanakee Unified?
Besides Chawanakee Academy Charter, Chawanakee Unified also operates Hillside Elementary (310 students), Minarets High (265 students), and Spring Valley Elementary (230 students). See the Chawanakee Unified district page for the complete list.
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