Enrollment
560
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Richmond, CA
Richmond College Preparatory
Federal NCES profile for Richmond College Preparatory, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060172211576Charter 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 College Preparatory earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of California schools.
- #17 of 21
- elementary schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 35:1
- large classes for California
- 64.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Richmond College Preparatory has class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richmond College Preparatory ranks #17 of 21 elementary schools in Richmond, CA.
School address
District: Richmond College Preparatory District · California
NCES ID 060172211576 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
35:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+63% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richmond College Preparatory compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richmond College Preparatory
Richmond College Preparatory is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in Richmond, California, enrolling 560 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 64.6% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 560 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 2,021 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,876, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Richmond's elementary schools, it stands alongside Aspire Richmond Technology Academy (586 students): Richmond College Preparatory is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (35:1 vs 36.6:1).
Richmond College Preparatory District is a single-school charter district, so Richmond College Preparatory 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 College Preparatory compares
Richmond College Preparatory 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 | 64.6% | ▲ 16% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 560 | top 37% | - | - |
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.
560
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
43.0%
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
$14,144
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 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 80.2%
African American 14.1%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
White 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.6, Richmond College Preparatory is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richmond College Preparatory District, which includes Richmond College Preparatory.
$14,144
Per student
-14%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.0%
State 61.4%
Federal 12.5%
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
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
Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito Juarez
Standard public school
490 students 35:1 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 (~560 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Richmond College Preparatory
How many students attend Richmond College Preparatory?
Richmond College Preparatory has 560 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Richmond, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richmond College Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at Richmond College Preparatory 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 College Preparatory?
64.6% of students at Richmond College Preparatory are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richmond College Preparatory?
The largest demographic group at Richmond College Preparatory is Hispanic or Latino at 80.2% of enrollment, in Richmond, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richmond College Preparatory?
Richmond College Preparatory 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 College Preparatory rank among elementary schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Richmond College Preparatory 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 College Preparatory a good school?
Richmond College Preparatory earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of 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 College Preparatory District?
None; Richmond College Preparatory District is a single-school charter district, and Richmond College Preparatory is its only campus.
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