- Enrollment
- 171
- Students per teacher
- 7.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sacramento, CA
North Area Community
Federal NCES profile for North Area Community, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 069102711053
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Area Community earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #18 of 23
- schools in Sacramento · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 70:1
- large classes for California
- 74.5%
- free-lunch eligible
North Area Community has class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Area Community ranks #18 of 23 schools in Sacramento, CA.
School address
District: Sacramento County Office of Education · California
NCES ID 069102711053 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
North Area Community shrank from 141 students in 2022-23 to 130 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 069102711053 · Sacramento, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
280 enr · 70:1 · 74.5% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Foundations Academy (171 students)
North Area Community shrank from 141 students in 2022-23 to 130 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
North Area Community in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
North Area Community
280 students
- Foundations Ac
Foundations Academy
171 students
- Elinor Lincoln
Elinor Lincoln Hickey Jr./Sr. High
136 students
- Nathaniel S. C 111
Nathaniel S. Colley Sr. High
111 students
- El Centro Jr./ 76
El Centro Jr./Sr. High
76 students
- Palmiter Speci 41
Palmiter Special Education
41 students
What this shows North Area Community reports 280 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Area Community compares
North Area Community 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 | 70:1 | ▲ 226% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.5% | ▲ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 280 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
70:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
280
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
70:1
students per teacher
- 226% above state mean
Top 99% in California - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
36.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Hispanic or Latino 41.4%
African American 22.9%
White 22.5%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.8, North Area Community is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
How North Area Community Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundations Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elinor Lincoln Hickey Jr./Sr. High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nathaniel S. Colley Sr. High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Centro Jr./Sr. High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palmiter Special Education | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Area Community's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 136
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 111
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 76
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 41
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Sacramento
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Highlands Community Charter
Standard public school
11,713 students
Natomas Charter
Standard public school
1,850 students 21:1 students per teacher
California Innovative Career Academy
Standard public school
1,729 students 32.6:1 students per teacher
Fortune
Standard public school
1,698 students 28.3:1 students per teacher
Westlake Charter
Standard public school
1,493 students 26.2:1 students per teacher
Leroy Greene Academy
Standard public school
755 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~280 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Area Community
How many students attend North Area Community?
North Area Community has 280 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Sacramento, CA. CCD year-over-year: 141 (2022-23) → 130 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Area Community?
The student-teacher ratio at North Area Community is 70:1, which is 226% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 346% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Area Community?
74.5% of students at North Area Community are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Area Community?
The largest demographic group at North Area Community is Hispanic or Latino at 41.4% of enrollment, in Sacramento, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Area Community?
North Area Community has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Area Community rank among schools in Sacramento?
By Resource Investment Index, North Area Community ranks #18 of 23 schools in Sacramento, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sacramento on the city page.
What other schools are in Sacramento County Office of Education?
Besides North Area Community, Sacramento County Office of Education also operates Foundations Academy (171 students), Elinor Lincoln Hickey Jr./Sr. High (136 students), and Nathaniel S. Colley Sr. High (111 students). See the Sacramento County Office of Education district page for the complete list.