Enrollment
490
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Richmond, CA
Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito Juarez
Federal NCES profile for Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito Juarez, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060167013753Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito Juarez earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #17 of 21
- elementary schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 35:1
- large classes for California
- 70.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito Juarez has class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito Juarez ranks #17 of 21 elementary schools in Richmond, CA.
School address
NCES ID 060167013753 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
35:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+63% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito Juarez compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito Juarez
Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito Juarez is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in Richmond, California, enrolling 490 students.
Class loads run heavy: 35:1 is larger than about 98% of California schools and 63% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 490 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 2,141 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #2,008, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (89% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 20/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito Juarez District spends $12,884 per pupil, 22% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Richmond's elementary schools, it stands alongside Aspire Richmond Technology Academy (586 students): Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito Juarez is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (35:1 vs 36.6:1).
Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito Juarez District is a single-school charter district, so Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito Juarez 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 Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito Juarez compares
Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito Juarez on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 35:1 | ▲ 63% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.9% | ▲ 28% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 490 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
35:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
490
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
35:1
students per teacher
- 63% above state mean
Top 98% in California - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
51.6%
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
$12,884
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 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
Hispanic or Latino 89.2%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 2.7%
African American 2.4%
White 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.1, Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito Juarez is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito Juarez District, which includes Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito Juarez.
$12,884
Per student
-22%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 63.8%
Federal 11.8%
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 elementary schools in Richmond
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Aspire Richmond Technology Academy
Standard public school
586 students 36.6:1 students per teacher
Richmond College Preparatory
Standard public school
560 students 35:1 students per teacher
Grant Elementary
Standard public school
551 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Peres Elementary
Standard public school
538 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Mira Vista Elementary
Standard public school
510 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Michelle Obama Elementary
Standard public school
431 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~490 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito Juarez
How many students attend Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito Juarez?
Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito Juarez has 490 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Richmond, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito Juarez?
The student-teacher ratio at Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito Juarez is 35:1, which is 63% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 123% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito Juarez?
70.9% of students at Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito Juarez are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito Juarez?
The largest demographic group at Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito Juarez is Hispanic or Latino at 89.2% of enrollment, in Richmond, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito Juarez?
Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito Juarez has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito Juarez rank among elementary schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito Juarez ranks #17 of 21 elementary schools in Richmond, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Richmond on the city page.
Is Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito Juarez a good school?
Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito Juarez earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. It is also less 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 Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito Juarez District?
None; Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito Juarez District is a single-school charter district, and Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito Juarez is its only campus.
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