Enrollment
142
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Diego, CA
Riley/New Dawn
Federal NCES profile for Riley/New Dawn, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 063432005539
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riley/New Dawn earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #16 of 27
- schools in San Diego · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.1:1
- small classes for California
- 68.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Riley/New Dawn has class sizes smaller than 98% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riley/New Dawn ranks #16 of 27 schools in San Diego, CA.
School address
District: San Diego Unified · California
NCES ID 063432005539 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-67% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Riley/New Dawn compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Riley/New Dawn
Riley/New Dawn is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in San Diego, California, enrolling 142 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.1:1, Riley/New Dawn is leaner than roughly 98% of California schools and 67% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 142 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 364 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #198.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and African American (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 85.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 58 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 142 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among San Diego's public schools, it stands alongside The O'farrell Charter (1,862 students): Riley/New Dawn is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (7.1:1 vs 20.7:1).
San Diego Unified also operates Henry High (2,485 students) and Mira Mesa High (2,187 students) alongside Riley/New Dawn.
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 Riley/New Dawn compares
Riley/New Dawn on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.1:1 | ▼ 67% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.9% | ▲ 24% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 142 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.1:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
142
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
7.1:1
students per teacher
- 67% below state mean
Top 2% in California - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
85.9%
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
$18,665
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.8 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
Hispanic or Latino 48.2%
African American 21.3%
White 17.7%
Two or More 10.6%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Riley/New Dawn is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Diego Unified, which includes Riley/New Dawn.
$18,665
Per student
+13%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.5%
State 25.1%
Federal 14.4%
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.
How Riley/New Dawn Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mira Mesa High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hoover High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scripps Ranch High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Point Loma High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riley/New Dawn's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,485
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 2,187
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,011
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in San Diego
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
The O'farrell Charter
Standard public school
1,862 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Logan Memorial Educational Campus
Standard public school
1,467 students 29.3:1 students per teacher
Charter School of San Diego
Standard public school
1,375 students 29.9:1 students per teacher
San Diego Scpa
Standard public school
1,297 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Gompers Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
1,175 students 28.7:1 students per teacher
Launch Virtual Academy
Alternative education program
578 students 18.1:1 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 (~142 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Riley/New Dawn
How many students attend Riley/New Dawn?
Riley/New Dawn has 142 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in San Diego, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riley/New Dawn?
The student-teacher ratio at Riley/New Dawn is 7.1:1, which is 67% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% 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 Riley/New Dawn?
68.9% of students at Riley/New Dawn are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riley/New Dawn?
The largest demographic group at Riley/New Dawn is Hispanic or Latino at 48.2% of enrollment, in San Diego, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riley/New Dawn?
Riley/New Dawn has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Riley/New Dawn rank among schools in San Diego?
By Resource Investment Index, Riley/New Dawn ranks #16 of 27 schools in San Diego, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in San Diego on the city page.
Is Riley/New Dawn a good school?
Riley/New Dawn earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% 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 San Diego Unified?
Besides Riley/New Dawn, San Diego Unified also operates Henry High (2,485 students), Mira Mesa High (2,187 students), and Hoover High (2,011 students). See the San Diego Unified district page for the complete list.
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