- Enrollment
- 60
- Students per teacher
- 30:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Herlong, CA
Mt. Lassen Charter
Federal NCES profile for Mt. Lassen Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060001112763Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt. Lassen Charter earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of California schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Herlong · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.7:1
- large classes for California
- 53.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mt. Lassen Charter has class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Lassen Charter ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Herlong, CA.
School address
District: Fort Sage Unified · California
NCES ID 060001112763 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Mt. Lassen Charter shrank from 147 students in 2022-23 to 139 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE held 6.2 → 6.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 060001112763 · Herlong, CA Other · SMALL · CHARTER
154 enr · 25.7:1 · 53.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Sierra Primary (60 students)
Mt. Lassen Charter shrank from 147 students in 2022-23 to 139 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE held 6.2 → 6.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mt. Lassen Charter in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mt. Lassen Charter
154 students
- Sierra Primary 60
Sierra Primary
60 students
- Herlong High 46
Herlong High
46 students
- Fort Sage Midd 9
Fort Sage Middle
9 students
What this shows Mt. Lassen Charter reports 154 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mt. Lassen Charter compares
Mt. Lassen Charter 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 | 25.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.7% | ▼ 3% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 154 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.7:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
154
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
25.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in California - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
8.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,060
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
Two or More 12.6%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: White at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Mt. Lassen Charter is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Fort Sage Unified reports $19,060 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mt. Lassen Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Primary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Herlong High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fort Sage Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Mt. Lassen Charter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 9
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~154 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mt. Lassen Charter
How many students attend Mt. Lassen Charter?
Mt. Lassen Charter has 154 students enrolled. It is a public school in Herlong, CA. CCD year-over-year: 147 (2022-23) → 139 (2023-24), down 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Lassen Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt. Lassen Charter is 25.7:1, which is 20% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mt. Lassen Charter?
53.7% of students at Mt. Lassen Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt. Lassen Charter?
The largest demographic group at Mt. Lassen Charter is White at 66.9% of enrollment, in Herlong, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt. Lassen Charter?
Mt. Lassen Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Mt. Lassen Charter rank among public schools in Herlong?
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Lassen Charter ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Herlong, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Fort Sage Unified?
Besides Mt. Lassen Charter, Fort Sage Unified also operates Sierra Primary (60 students), Herlong High (46 students), and Fort Sage Middle (9 students). See the Fort Sage Unified district page for the complete list.