Enrollment
213
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chico, CA
Nord Country
Federal NCES profile for Nord Country, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060201411569Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nord Country earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 19
- elementary schools in Chico · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.7:1
- students per teacher
- 18.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Nord Country has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nord Country ranks #1 of 19 elementary schools in Chico, CA.
School address
District: Nord Country District · California
NCES ID 060201411569 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nord Country compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nord Country
Nord Country is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Chico, California, enrolling 213 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.7:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.0% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the California average.
Enrollment of 213 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 200 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #75.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Nord Country District spends $11,637 per pupil, 30% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Chico's elementary schools, it stands alongside Shasta Elementary (621 students): Nord Country is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.7:1 vs 21.4:1).
Nord Country District is a single-school charter district, so Nord Country operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Nord Country compares
Nord Country on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.7:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.0% | ▼ 68% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 213 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
213
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 69% in California - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,637
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
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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 81.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Two or More 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.3, Nord Country is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nord Country District, which includes Nord Country.
$11,637
Per student
-30%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.7%
State 55.1%
Federal 9.2%
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.
Similar elementary schools in Chico
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Shasta Elementary
Standard public school
621 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Emma Wilson Elementary
Standard public school
597 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Chico Country Day
Standard public school
585 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Marigold Elementary
Standard public school
571 students 27.2:1 students per teacher
Rosedale Elementary
Standard public school
563 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Little Chico Creek Elementary
Standard public school
471 students 21.4:1 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 (~213 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Nord Country
How many students attend Nord Country?
Nord Country has 213 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chico, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nord Country?
The student-teacher ratio at Nord Country is 23.7:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nord Country?
18.0% of students at Nord Country are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nord Country?
The largest demographic group at Nord Country is White at 81.7% of enrollment, in Chico, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nord Country?
Nord Country has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Nord Country rank among elementary schools in Chico?
By Resource Investment Index, Nord Country ranks #1 of 19 elementary schools in Chico, 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 Chico on the city page.
Is Nord Country a good school?
Nord Country earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Nord Country District?
None; Nord Country District is a single-school charter district, and Nord Country is its only campus.
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