- Enrollment
- 2,215
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Watsonville, CA
Pacific Coast Charter
Federal NCES profile for Pacific Coast Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 062949008364Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pacific Coast Charter earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of California schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Watsonville · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- small classes for California
- 49.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Pacific Coast Charter has class sizes smaller than 92% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pacific Coast Charter ranks #2 of 3 schools in Watsonville, CA.
School address
District: Pajaro Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 062949008364 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Pacific Coast Charter grew from 165 students in 2022-23 to 197 in 2023-24 (+19.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 10.4 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 062949008364 · Watsonville, CA Other · SMALL · CHARTER
132 enr · 13.2:1 · 49.1% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Watsonville High (2,215 students)
Pacific Coast Charter grew from 165 students in 2022-23 to 197 in 2023-24 (+19.4%). Teacher FTE lost 10.4 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Pacific Coast Charter in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Watsonville Hi
Watsonville High
2,215 students
- Pajaro Valley
Pajaro Valley High
1,293 students
- Aptos High
Aptos High
1,274 students
- Alianza Charte 626
Alianza Charter
626 students
- Rolling Hills 588
Rolling Hills Middle
588 students
- This school 132
Pacific Coast Charter
132 students
What this shows Pacific Coast Charter reports 132 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pacific Coast Charter compares
Pacific Coast Charter is a growing 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 39% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.1% | ▼ 12% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 132 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
132
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 8% in California - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.7%
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.
Funding equity
$20,320
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 132 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 82.6%
White 9.8%
Asian 3.8%
Two or More 3.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.5, Pacific Coast Charter is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pajaro Valley Unified reports $20,320 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pacific Coast Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watsonville High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pajaro Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aptos High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alianza Charter | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rolling Hills Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pacific Coast Charter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,274
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar other schools in Watsonville
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~132 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pacific Coast Charter
How many students attend Pacific Coast Charter?
Pacific Coast Charter has 132 students enrolled. It is a public school in Watsonville, CA. CCD year-over-year: 165 (2022-23) → 197 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pacific Coast Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Pacific Coast Charter is 13.2:1, which is 39% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 16% lower 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 Pacific Coast Charter?
49.1% of students at Pacific Coast Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pacific Coast Charter?
The largest demographic group at Pacific Coast Charter is Hispanic or Latino at 82.6% of enrollment, in Watsonville, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pacific Coast Charter?
Pacific Coast Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 Pacific Coast Charter rank among schools in Watsonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Pacific Coast Charter ranks #2 of 3 schools in Watsonville, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Watsonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Pajaro Valley Unified?
Besides Pacific Coast Charter, Pajaro Valley Unified also operates Watsonville High (2,215 students), Pajaro Valley High (1,293 students), and Aptos High (1,274 students). See the Pajaro Valley Unified district page for the complete list.