- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Carmichael, CA
Ralph Richardson Center
Federal NCES profile for Ralph Richardson Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 063462005821
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ralph Richardson Center earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 96% of California schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Carmichael · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9:1
- small classes for California
- 40.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ralph Richardson Center has class sizes smaller than 96% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ralph Richardson Center ranks #1 of 3 schools in Carmichael, CA.
School address
District: San Juan Unified · California
NCES ID 063462005821 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Ralph Richardson Center grew from 49 students in 2022-23 to 54 in 2023-24 (+10.2%).
Teacher FTE held 6.9 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+5 students YoY 063462005821 · Carmichael, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
54 enr · 9:1 · 40.8% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Bella Vista High (1,939 students)
Ralph Richardson Center grew from 49 students in 2022-23 to 54 in 2023-24 (+10.2%). Teacher FTE held 6.9 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ralph Richardson Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bella Vista Hi
Bella Vista High
1,939 students
- Rio Americano
Rio Americano High
1,891 students
- Mira Loma High
Mira Loma High
1,655 students
- Del Campo High
Del Campo High
1,548 students
- El Camino Fund
El Camino Fundamental High
1,226 students
- This school 54
Ralph Richardson Center
54 students
What this shows Ralph Richardson Center reports 54 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ralph Richardson Center compares
Ralph Richardson Center 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 | 9:1 | ▼ 58% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.8% | ▼ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 54 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
54
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
9:1
students per teacher
- 58% below state mean
Top 4% in California - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
75.9%
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
$16,227
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 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 59.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
Asian 9.3%
African American 5.6%
Two or More 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
Largest group: White at 59.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Ralph Richardson Center is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for San Juan Unified reports $16,227 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ralph Richardson Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rio Americano High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mira Loma High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Del Campo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Camino Fundamental High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ralph Richardson Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,655
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,226
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Carmichael
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 (~54 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ralph Richardson Center
How many students attend Ralph Richardson Center?
Ralph Richardson Center has 54 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Carmichael, CA. CCD year-over-year: 49 (2022-23) → 54 (2023-24), up 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ralph Richardson Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Ralph Richardson Center is 9:1, which is 58% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% 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 Ralph Richardson Center?
40.8% of students at Ralph Richardson Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ralph Richardson Center?
The largest demographic group at Ralph Richardson Center is White at 59.3% of enrollment, in Carmichael, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ralph Richardson Center?
Ralph Richardson Center has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Ralph Richardson Center rank among schools in Carmichael?
By Resource Investment Index, Ralph Richardson Center ranks #1 of 3 schools in Carmichael, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Carmichael on the city page.
What other schools are in San Juan Unified?
Besides Ralph Richardson Center, San Juan Unified also operates Bella Vista High (1,939 students), Rio Americano High (1,891 students), and Mira Loma High (1,655 students). See the San Juan Unified district page for the complete list.