- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava) held near 94 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 4.4 → 4.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 060276014049 · Red Bluff, CA Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
97 enr · 24.3:1 · 68.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Antelope Elementary (442 students)
Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava) held near 94 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 4.4 → 4.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Antelope Eleme
Antelope Elementary
442 students
- Berrendos Midd
Berrendos Middle
229 students
- This school 97
Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava)
97 students
- Plum Valley El 20
Plum Valley Elementary
20 students
What this shows Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava) reports 97 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava) compares
Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava) held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,649
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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
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.
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
District finance for Antelope Elementary reports $14,649 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~97 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 94 (2022-23) → 94 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.