Enrollment
446
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Sacramento, CA
River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter
Federal NCES profile for River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060231413849Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 11
- elementary schools in West Sacramento · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.4:1
- small classes for California
- 46.3%
- free-lunch eligible
River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter has class sizes smaller than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter ranks #4 of 11 elementary schools in West Sacramento, CA.
School address
NCES ID 060231413849 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter
River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter is a mid-sized charter elementary school in West Sacramento, California, enrolling 446 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 446 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,331 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #681.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 223 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter District spends $11,347 per pupil, 31% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among West Sacramento's elementary schools, it stands alongside Bridgeway Island Elementary (1,062 students): River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.4:1 vs 24.1:1).
River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter District is a single-school charter district, so River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter 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 River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter compares
River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▼ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.3% | ▼ 17% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 446 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
446
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 30% in California - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.9%
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
$11,347
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 223 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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 49.3%
White 24.0%
Two or More 13.9%
Asian 7.0%
African American 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter District, which includes River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter.
$11,347
Per student
-31%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.6%
State 72.1%
Federal 4.3%
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 West Sacramento
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Bridgeway Island Elementary
Standard public school
1,062 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Stonegate Elementary
Standard public school
928 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Southport Elementary
Standard public school
785 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Riverbank Elementary
Standard public school
599 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Elkhorn Village Elementary
Standard public school
557 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Westmore Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
531 students 20.4:1 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 (~446 students)
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Frequently asked questions about River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter
How many students attend River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter?
River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter has 446 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Sacramento, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter is 19.4:1, which is 10% 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 River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter?
46.3% of students at River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter?
The largest demographic group at River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter is Hispanic or Latino at 49.3% of enrollment, in West Sacramento, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter?
River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter rank among elementary schools in West Sacramento?
By Resource Investment Index, River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter ranks #4 of 11 elementary schools in West Sacramento, 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 West Sacramento on the city page.
Is River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter a good school?
River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% 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 River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter District?
None; River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter District is a single-school charter district, and River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter is its only campus.
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