Enrollment
105
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chico, CA
Pivot Charter School North Valley Ii
Federal NCES profile for Pivot Charter School North Valley Ii, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060154914363Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pivot Charter School North Valley Ii earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Chico · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- small classes for California
- 62.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Pivot Charter School North Valley Ii has class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pivot Charter School North Valley Ii ranks #5 of 7 schools in Chico, CA.
School address
NCES ID 060154914363 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pivot Charter School North Valley Ii compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pivot Charter School North Valley Ii
Pivot Charter School North Valley Ii is a higher-need, small charter combined-grade school in Chico, California, enrolling 105 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.1% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 105 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 291 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #162.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Two or More (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 118 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 89.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Chico's public schools, it stands alongside Core Butte Charter (916 students): Pivot Charter School North Valley Ii is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.5:1 vs 18:1).
Pivot Charter School North Valley Ii District is a single-school charter district, so Pivot Charter School North Valley Ii 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 Pivot Charter School North Valley Ii compares
Pivot Charter School North Valley Ii on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.1% | ▲ 12% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 105 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
105
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 19% in California - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
89.5%
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
$13,473
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
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 42.7%
Two or More 25.2%
Hispanic or Latino 24.3%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 42.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Pivot Charter School North Valley Ii is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pivot Charter School North Valley Ii District, which includes Pivot Charter School North Valley Ii.
$13,473
Per student
-18%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.9%
State 57.9%
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 other schools in Chico
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Core Butte Charter
Standard public school
916 students 18:1 students per teacher
Oak Bridge Academy
Alternative education program
188 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
Oakdale
Alternative education program
92 students 46:1 students per teacher
Center for Alternative Learning
Alternative education program
34 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Academy for Change
Alternative education program
31 students 31:1 students per teacher
Butte County Community
Alternative education program
20 students 6.7:1 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 (~105 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pivot Charter School North Valley Ii
How many students attend Pivot Charter School North Valley Ii?
Pivot Charter School North Valley Ii has 105 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chico, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pivot Charter School North Valley Ii?
The student-teacher ratio at Pivot Charter School North Valley Ii is 17.5:1, which is 19% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 11% 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 Pivot Charter School North Valley Ii?
62.1% of students at Pivot Charter School North Valley Ii are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pivot Charter School North Valley Ii?
The largest demographic group at Pivot Charter School North Valley Ii is White at 42.7% of enrollment, in Chico, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pivot Charter School North Valley Ii?
Pivot Charter School North Valley Ii has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pivot Charter School North Valley Ii rank among schools in Chico?
By Resource Investment Index, Pivot Charter School North Valley Ii ranks #5 of 7 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 schools in Chico on the city page.
Is Pivot Charter School North Valley Ii a good school?
Pivot Charter School North Valley Ii earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% 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 Pivot Charter School North Valley Ii District?
None; Pivot Charter School North Valley Ii District is a single-school charter district, and Pivot Charter School North Valley Ii is its only campus.
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