Enrollment
97
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Red Bluff, CA
Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava)
Federal NCES profile for Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060276014049Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava) earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of California schools.
- #1 of 8
- elementary schools in Red Bluff · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.3:1
- large classes for California
- 68.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava) has class sizes larger than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava) ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Red Bluff, CA.
School address
District: Antelope Elementary · California
NCES ID 060276014049 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava) compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava)
Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava) is a higher-need, small charter elementary school in Red Bluff, California, enrolling 97 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.3:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 97 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 261 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #95.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Antelope Elementary spends $12,529 per pupil, 24% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Red Bluff's elementary schools, it stands alongside William M. Metteer Elementary (458 students): Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava) is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.3:1 vs 20.8:1).
Antelope Elementary also operates Antelope Elementary (442 students) and Berrendos Middle (229 students) alongside Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava).
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 Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava) compares
Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava) on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.1% | ▲ 23% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 97 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
97
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 74% in California - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
2.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,529
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
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 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 81.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%
Largest group: White at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.2, Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava) is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Antelope Elementary, which includes Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava).
$12,529
Per student
-24%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.7%
State 70.5%
Federal 10.8%
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 Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antelope Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berrendos Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Plum Valley Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 20
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar elementary schools in Red Bluff
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
William M. Metteer Elementary
Standard public school
458 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Antelope Elementary
Standard public school
442 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Jackson Heights Elementary
Standard public school
407 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Bidwell Elementary
Standard public school
387 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Reeds Creek Elementary
Standard public school
195 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Bend Elementary
Standard public school
102 students 17:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~97 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava)
How many students attend Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava)?
Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava) has 97 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Red Bluff, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava)?
The student-teacher ratio at Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava) is 24.3:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava)?
68.1% of students at Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava)?
The largest demographic group at Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava) is White at 81.4% of enrollment, in Red Bluff, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava)?
Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava) has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava) rank among elementary schools in Red Bluff?
By Resource Investment Index, Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava) ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Red Bluff, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Red Bluff on the city page.
Is Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava) a good school?
Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava) earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% 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 Antelope Elementary?
Besides Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava), Antelope Elementary also operates Antelope Elementary (442 students), Berrendos Middle (229 students), and Plum Valley Elementary (20 students). See the Antelope Elementary district page for the complete list.
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