Enrollment
634
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Redding, CA
Redding School of the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Redding School of the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060238514024Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Redding School of the Arts earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #7 of 10
- schools in Redding · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.1:1
- students per teacher
- 28.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Redding School of the Arts has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Redding School of the Arts ranks #7 of 10 schools in Redding, CA.
School address
District: Redding School of the Arts District · California
NCES ID 060238514024 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Redding School of the Arts compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Redding School of the Arts
Redding School of the Arts is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Redding, California, enrolling 634 students.
At 21.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 634 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,408 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #827.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Two or More (18%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 634 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Redding's public schools, it stands alongside University Preparatory (1,009 students): Redding School of the Arts is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.1:1 vs 21.9:1).
Redding School of the Arts District is a single-school charter district, so Redding School of the Arts 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 Redding School of the Arts compares
Redding School of the Arts on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.2% | ▼ 49% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 634 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
634
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 44% in California - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,769
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 634 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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: 0.2 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 61.1%
Two or More 18.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Redding School of the Arts is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Redding School of the Arts District, which includes Redding School of the Arts.
$13,769
Per student
-17%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.5%
State 67.9%
Federal 3.6%
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 Redding
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
University Preparatory
Standard public school
1,009 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Shasta View Academy
Standard public school
493 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Phoenix Charter Academy College View
Standard public school
287 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Stellar Charter
Standard public school
273 students 21:1 students per teacher
Redding Collegiate Academy
Standard public school
219 students 43.8:1 students per teacher
Shasta County Independent Study
Standard public school
102 students 25.5:1 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 (~634 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Redding School of the Arts
How many students attend Redding School of the Arts?
Redding School of the Arts has 634 students enrolled. It is a public school in Redding, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Redding School of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Redding School of the Arts is 21.1:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% 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 Redding School of the Arts?
28.2% of students at Redding School of the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Redding School of the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Redding School of the Arts is White at 61.1% of enrollment, in Redding, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Redding School of the Arts?
Redding School of the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Redding School of the Arts rank among schools in Redding?
By Resource Investment Index, Redding School of the Arts ranks #7 of 10 schools in Redding, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Redding on the city page.
Is Redding School of the Arts a good school?
Redding School of the Arts earns 30/100 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 Redding School of the Arts District?
None; Redding School of the Arts District is a single-school charter district, and Redding School of the Arts is its only campus.
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