Enrollment
403
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · El Cerrito, CA
Invictus Academy of Richmond
Federal NCES profile for Invictus Academy of Richmond, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060203714304Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Invictus Academy of Richmond earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in El Cerrito · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.4:1
- students per teacher
- 59.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Invictus Academy of Richmond has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Invictus Academy of Richmond ranks #6 of 7 public schools in El Cerrito, CA.
School address
District: Invictus Academy of Richmond District · California
NCES ID 060203714304 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Invictus Academy of Richmond compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Invictus Academy of Richmond
Invictus Academy of Richmond is a higher-need, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in El Cerrito, California, enrolling 403 students.
At 22.4:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.4% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 403 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,603 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,133, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (74%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 43/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among El Cerrito's public schools, it stands alongside Summit Public School K2 (554 students): Invictus Academy of Richmond is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.4:1 vs 23.1:1).
Invictus Academy of Richmond District is a single-school charter district, so Invictus Academy of Richmond 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 Invictus Academy of Richmond compares
Invictus Academy of Richmond on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.4% | ▲ 7% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 403 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
403
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 57% in California - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.3%
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
$14,419
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
3
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 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
Hispanic or Latino 74.4%
African American 11.7%
White 5.2%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.7, Invictus Academy of Richmond is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Invictus Academy of Richmond District, which includes Invictus Academy of Richmond.
$14,419
Per student
-13%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.1%
State 59.4%
Federal 12.4%
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 El Cerrito
1 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 (~403 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Invictus Academy of Richmond
How many students attend Invictus Academy of Richmond?
Invictus Academy of Richmond has 403 students enrolled. It is a public school in El Cerrito, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Invictus Academy of Richmond?
The student-teacher ratio at Invictus Academy of Richmond is 22.4:1, which is 4% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Invictus Academy of Richmond?
59.4% of students at Invictus Academy of Richmond are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Invictus Academy of Richmond?
The largest demographic group at Invictus Academy of Richmond is Hispanic or Latino at 74.4% of enrollment, in El Cerrito, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Invictus Academy of Richmond?
Invictus Academy of Richmond has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Invictus Academy of Richmond rank among public schools in El Cerrito?
By Resource Investment Index, Invictus Academy of Richmond ranks #6 of 7 public schools in El Cerrito, 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 El Cerrito on the city page.
Is Invictus Academy of Richmond a good school?
Invictus Academy of Richmond earns 20/100 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 Invictus Academy of Richmond District?
None; Invictus Academy of Richmond District is a single-school charter district, and Invictus Academy of Richmond is its only campus.
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