- Enrollment
- 1,987
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rio Linda, CA
Rio Linda Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Rio Linda Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060133201992
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rio Linda Preparatory Academy earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Rio Linda · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- students per teacher
- 69.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Rio Linda Preparatory Academy has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rio Linda Preparatory Academy ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Rio Linda, CA.
School address
District: Twin Rivers Unified · California
NCES ID 060133201992 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Rio Linda Preparatory Academy shrank from 318 students in 2022-23 to 290 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.1 → 16.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 060133201992 · Rio Linda, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
331 enr · 19.5:1 · 69.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Grant Union High (1,987 students)
Rio Linda Preparatory Academy shrank from 318 students in 2022-23 to 290 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE lost 17.1 → 16.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Rio Linda Preparatory Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grant Union Hi
Grant Union High
1,987 students
- Rio Linda High
Rio Linda High
1,594 students
- Foothill High
Foothill High
1,417 students
- Smythe Academy
Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences
1,091 students
- Las Palmas Ele
Las Palmas Elementary
1,001 students
- This school 331
Rio Linda Preparatory Academy
331 students
What this shows Rio Linda Preparatory Academy reports 331 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rio Linda Preparatory Academy compares
Rio Linda Preparatory Academy is a shrinking 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 | 19.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.8% | ▲ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 31% in California - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.2%
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
$19,272
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.6%
White 24.8%
Asian 13.0%
Two or More 10.9%
African American 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, Rio Linda Preparatory Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Twin Rivers Unified reports $19,272 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rio Linda Preparatory Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Union High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rio Linda High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Foothill High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Las Palmas Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rio Linda Preparatory Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,594
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,417
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,001
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar middle schools in Rio Linda
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~331 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rio Linda Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Rio Linda Preparatory Academy?
Rio Linda Preparatory Academy has 331 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rio Linda, CA. CCD year-over-year: 318 (2022-23) → 290 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rio Linda Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Rio Linda Preparatory Academy is 19.5:1, which is 9% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 24% 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 Rio Linda Preparatory Academy?
69.8% of students at Rio Linda Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rio Linda Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Rio Linda Preparatory Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 45.6% of enrollment, in Rio Linda, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rio Linda Preparatory Academy?
Rio Linda Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Rio Linda Preparatory Academy rank among public schools in Rio Linda?
By Resource Investment Index, Rio Linda Preparatory Academy ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Rio Linda, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Rio Linda on the city page.
What other schools are in Twin Rivers Unified?
Besides Rio Linda Preparatory Academy, Twin Rivers Unified also operates Grant Union High (1,987 students), Rio Linda High (1,594 students), and Foothill High (1,417 students). See the Twin Rivers Unified district page for the complete list.