Enrollment
25
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fairfield, CA
H. Glenn Richardson
Federal NCES profile for H. Glenn Richardson, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 061336012633
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
H. Glenn Richardson earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 93% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Fairfield · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.5:1
- small classes for California
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
H. Glenn Richardson has class sizes smaller than 93% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, H. Glenn Richardson ranks #4 of 6 schools in Fairfield, CA.
School address
District: Fairfield-Suisun Unified · California
NCES ID 061336012633 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How H. Glenn Richardson compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at H. Glenn Richardson
H. Glenn Richardson is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Fairfield, California, enrolling 25 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.5:1, H. Glenn Richardson is leaner than roughly 93% of California schools and 42% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.0% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of California schools, with 25 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 82 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #58.
Its student body is led by African American (28%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 77/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Fairfield-Suisun Unified spends $13,113 per pupil, 21% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Fairfield's public schools, it stands alongside Public Safety Academy (745 students): H. Glenn Richardson is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.5:1 vs 25.7:1).
Fairfield-Suisun Unified also operates Angelo Rodriguez High (2,111 students) and Armijo High (1,844 students) alongside H. Glenn Richardson.
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 H. Glenn Richardson compares
H. Glenn Richardson on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 42% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▼ 10% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 25 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
25
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 7% in California - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,113
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
African American 28.0%
Hispanic or Latino 28.0%
Asian 20.0%
White 16.0%
Two or More 8.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 28.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.1, H. Glenn Richardson is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fairfield-Suisun Unified, which includes H. Glenn Richardson.
$13,113
Per student
-21%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.6%
State 60.2%
Federal 10.3%
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 H. Glenn Richardson Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angelo Rodriguez High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Armijo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grange Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Green Valley Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to H. Glenn Richardson's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,111
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,605
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 29.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Fairfield
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Public Safety Academy
Alternative education program
745 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Solano County Special Education
Special-education school
368 students 8.8:1 students per teacher
Solano County Community
Alternative education program
79 students 39.5:1 students per teacher
Travis Independent Study
Alternative education program
20 students
Solano Co Juve Detention Facility - Evergreen Acad
Alternative education program
16 students 8:1 students per teacher
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 (~25 students)
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Frequently asked questions about H. Glenn Richardson
How many students attend H. Glenn Richardson?
H. Glenn Richardson has 25 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Fairfield, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at H. Glenn Richardson?
The student-teacher ratio at H. Glenn Richardson is 12.5:1, which is 42% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 20% 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 H. Glenn Richardson?
50.0% of students at H. Glenn Richardson are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of H. Glenn Richardson?
The largest demographic group at H. Glenn Richardson is Hispanic or Latino at 28.0% of enrollment, in Fairfield, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for H. Glenn Richardson?
H. Glenn Richardson has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 H. Glenn Richardson rank among schools in Fairfield?
By Resource Investment Index, H. Glenn Richardson ranks #4 of 6 schools in Fairfield, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fairfield on the city page.
Is H. Glenn Richardson a good school?
H. Glenn Richardson earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 93% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California. 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 Fairfield-Suisun Unified?
Besides H. Glenn Richardson, Fairfield-Suisun Unified also operates Angelo Rodriguez High (2,111 students), Armijo High (1,844 students), and Fairfield High (1,605 students). See the Fairfield-Suisun Unified district page for the complete list.
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