Enrollment
366
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marysville, CA
Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 062409008671Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Marysville · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- small classes for California
- 44.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts has class sizes smaller than 87% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts ranks #1 of 7 schools in Marysville, CA.
School address
District: Marysville Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 062409008671 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts
Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Marysville, California, enrolling 366 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 15.9:1, Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts is leaner than roughly 87% of California schools and 26% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 366 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 1,091 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #32, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (37%) and White (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 366 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
12.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Marysville's public schools, it stands alongside Core Charter (554 students): Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.9:1 vs 25.2:1).
Marysville Joint Unified also operates Lindhurst High (1,254 students) and Marysville High (1,034 students) alongside Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts.
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 Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts compares
Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 26% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.8% | ▼ 19% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 13% in California - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,895
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 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 36.6%
White 33.6%
Two or More 18.6%
Asian 8.5%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marysville Joint Unified, which includes Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts.
$14,895
Per student
-10%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.1%
State 64.4%
Federal 13.5%
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 Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindhurst High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marysville High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yuba Gardens Intermediate | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arboga Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kynoch Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,254
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 31.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Marysville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Core Charter
Standard public school
554 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Lincoln (Abraham) (Alternative)
Alternative education program
265 students 33.1:1 students per teacher
Yuba County Career Preparatory Charter
Standard public school
250 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Yuba County Special Education
Special-education school
170 students 8.9:1 students per teacher
Thomas E. Mathews Community
Alternative education program
24 students 24:1 students per teacher
Harry P B Carden
Alternative education program
22 students 22:1 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 (~366 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts
How many students attend Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts?
Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts has 366 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marysville, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts is 15.9:1, which is 26% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 1% 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 Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts?
44.8% of students at Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts is Hispanic or Latino at 36.6% of enrollment, in Marysville, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts?
Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts rank among schools in Marysville?
By Resource Investment Index, Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts ranks #1 of 7 schools in Marysville, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Marysville on the city page.
Is Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts a good school?
Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Marysville Joint Unified?
Besides Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts, Marysville Joint Unified also operates Lindhurst High (1,254 students), Marysville High (1,034 students), and Yuba Gardens Intermediate (761 students). See the Marysville Joint Unified district page for the complete list.
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