Enrollment
389
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Thousand Oaks, CA
Compass Charter School of Yolo
Federal NCES profile for Compass Charter School of Yolo, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060252114432Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Compass Charter School of Yolo earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Thousand Oaks · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- small classes for California
- 34.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Compass Charter School of Yolo has class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Compass Charter School of Yolo ranks #1 of 4 schools in Thousand Oaks, CA.
School address
District: Compass Charter School of Yolo District · California
NCES ID 060252114432 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Compass Charter School of Yolo compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Compass Charter School of Yolo
Compass Charter School of Yolo is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Thousand Oaks, California, enrolling 389 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 14.4:1, Compass Charter School of Yolo is leaner than roughly 90% of California schools and 33% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 389 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 1,068 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #12, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 167 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
10.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Compass Charter School of Yolo District spends $11,498 per pupil, 30% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Thousand Oaks's public schools, it stands alongside Compass Charter Schools of Los Angeles (1,032 students): Compass Charter School of Yolo is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.4:1 vs 27.9:1).
Compass Charter School of Yolo District is a single-school charter district, so Compass Charter School of Yolo 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 Compass Charter School of Yolo compares
Compass Charter School of Yolo on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 33% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.1% | ▼ 39% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 389 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
389
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 10% in California - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.0%
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
$11,498
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
Counselors2.3 FTE
Per 167 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 58.5%
Hispanic or Latino 24.1%
Two or More 10.9%
Asian 3.4%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 58.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, Compass Charter School of Yolo is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Compass Charter School of Yolo District, which includes Compass Charter School of Yolo.
$11,498
Per student
-30%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.9%
State 67.5%
Federal 6.6%
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 other schools in Thousand Oaks
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~389 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Compass Charter School of Yolo
How many students attend Compass Charter School of Yolo?
Compass Charter School of Yolo has 389 students enrolled. It is a public school in Thousand Oaks, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Compass Charter School of Yolo?
The student-teacher ratio at Compass Charter School of Yolo is 14.4:1, which is 33% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 8% lower 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 Compass Charter School of Yolo?
34.1% of students at Compass Charter School of Yolo are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Compass Charter School of Yolo?
The largest demographic group at Compass Charter School of Yolo is White at 58.5% of enrollment, in Thousand Oaks, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Compass Charter School of Yolo?
Compass Charter School of Yolo has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Compass Charter School of Yolo rank among schools in Thousand Oaks?
By Resource Investment Index, Compass Charter School of Yolo ranks #1 of 4 schools in Thousand Oaks, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Thousand Oaks on the city page.
Is Compass Charter School of Yolo a good school?
Compass Charter School of Yolo earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% 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 Compass Charter School of Yolo District?
None; Compass Charter School of Yolo District is a single-school charter district, and Compass Charter School of Yolo is its only campus.
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