- Enrollment
- 1,987
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sacramento, CA
Keema School for Independent Study
Federal NCES profile for Keema School for Independent Study, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060133207240
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Keema School for Independent Study earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 23
- schools in Sacramento · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.9:1
- small classes for California
- 83.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Keema School for Independent Study has class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Keema School for Independent Study ranks #4 of 23 schools in Sacramento, CA.
School address
District: Twin Rivers Unified · California
NCES ID 060133207240 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-109 students YoY
Keema School for Independent Study shrank from 691 students in 2022-23 to 582 in 2023-24 (-15.8%).
Teacher FTE held 28.6 → 28.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-109 students YoY 060133207240 · Sacramento, CA Other · MID · TRAD
529 enr · 18.9:1 · 83.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Grant Union High (1,987 students)
Keema School for Independent Study shrank from 691 students in 2022-23 to 582 in 2023-24 (-15.8%). Teacher FTE held 28.6 → 28.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Keema School for Independent Study in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grant Union Hi
Grant Union High
1,987 students
- Rio Linda High
Rio Linda High
1,594 students
- Foothill High
Foothill High
1,417 students
- Smythe Academy
Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences
1,091 students
- Las Palmas Ele
Las Palmas Elementary
1,001 students
- This school 529
Keema School for Independent Study
529 students
What this shows Keema School for Independent Study reports 529 students on the CCD universe file.
How Keema School for Independent Study compares
Keema School for Independent Study is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.9% | ▲ 51% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 529 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
529
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 26% in California - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$19,272
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.2 FTE
Per 240 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.2%
White 20.7%
African American 11.4%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Keema School for Independent Study is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Twin Rivers Unified reports $19,272 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Keema School for Independent Study Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Union High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rio Linda High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Foothill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Las Palmas Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Keema School for Independent Study's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,594
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,417
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,001
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar other schools in Sacramento
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California Innovative Career Academy
Standard public school
1,729 students 32.6:1 students per teacher
Fortune
Standard public school
1,698 students 28.3:1 students per teacher
Westlake Charter
Standard public school
1,493 students 26.2:1 students per teacher
Leroy Greene Academy
Standard public school
755 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~529 students)
Frequently asked questions about Keema School for Independent Study
How many students attend Keema School for Independent Study?
Keema School for Independent Study has 529 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Sacramento, CA. CCD year-over-year: 691 (2022-23) → 582 (2023-24), down 109.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Keema School for Independent Study?
The student-teacher ratio at Keema School for Independent Study is 18.9:1, which is 12% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 20% 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 Keema School for Independent Study?
83.9% of students at Keema School for Independent Study are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Keema School for Independent Study?
The largest demographic group at Keema School for Independent Study is Hispanic or Latino at 50.2% of enrollment, in Sacramento, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Keema School for Independent Study?
Keema School for Independent Study has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Keema School for Independent Study rank among schools in Sacramento?
By Resource Investment Index, Keema School for Independent Study ranks #4 of 23 schools in Sacramento, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sacramento on the city page.
What other schools are in Twin Rivers Unified?
Besides Keema School for Independent Study, Twin Rivers Unified also operates Grant Union High (1,987 students), Rio Linda High (1,594 students), and Foothill High (1,417 students). See the Twin Rivers Unified district page for the complete list.