Enrollment
954
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lathrop, CA
River Islands Technology Academy Ii
Federal NCES profile for River Islands Technology Academy Ii, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060175613146Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Islands Technology Academy Ii earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Lathrop · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.5:1
- large classes for California
- 29.9%
- free-lunch eligible
River Islands Technology Academy Ii has class sizes larger than 87% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Islands Technology Academy Ii ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Lathrop, CA.
School address
NCES ID 060175613146 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How River Islands Technology Academy Ii compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at River Islands Technology Academy Ii
River Islands Technology Academy Ii is a large charter elementary school in Lathrop, California, enrolling 954 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.5:1 is larger than about 87% of California schools and 23% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 954 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 919 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #885, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (40%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1590 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding River Islands Technology Academy Ii District spends $8,748 per pupil, 47% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Lathrop's elementary schools, it stands alongside Mossdale Elementary (1,087 students): River Islands Technology Academy Ii is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (26.5:1 vs 27.9:1).
River Islands Technology Academy Ii District is a single-school charter district, so River Islands Technology Academy Ii 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 Islands Technology Academy Ii compares
River Islands Technology Academy Ii on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.9% | ▼ 46% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 954 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
954
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
26.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in California - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
31.1%
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
$8,748
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 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
Asian 40.3%
Hispanic or Latino 34.4%
White 12.1%
African American 11.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Two or More 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 40.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, River Islands Technology Academy Ii is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for River Islands Technology Academy Ii District, which includes River Islands Technology Academy Ii.
$8,748
Per student
-47%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.6%
State 77.8%
Federal 5.6%
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 Lathrop
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mossdale Elementary
Standard public school
1,087 students 27.9:1 students per teacher
Epic Academy
Standard public school
1,025 students 46.6:1 students per teacher
Lathrop Elementary
Standard public school
1,000 students 27:1 students per teacher
Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary
Standard public school
923 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
Nextgeneration Steam Academy
Standard public school
797 students 28.5:1 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 (~954 students)
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Frequently asked questions about River Islands Technology Academy Ii
How many students attend River Islands Technology Academy Ii?
River Islands Technology Academy Ii has 954 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lathrop, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Islands Technology Academy Ii?
The student-teacher ratio at River Islands Technology Academy Ii is 26.5:1, which is 23% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at River Islands Technology Academy Ii?
29.9% of students at River Islands Technology Academy Ii are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Islands Technology Academy Ii?
The largest demographic group at River Islands Technology Academy Ii is Asian at 40.3% of enrollment, in Lathrop, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Islands Technology Academy Ii?
River Islands Technology Academy Ii has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (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 Islands Technology Academy Ii rank among elementary schools in Lathrop?
By Resource Investment Index, River Islands Technology Academy Ii ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Lathrop, 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 Lathrop on the city page.
Is River Islands Technology Academy Ii a good school?
River Islands Technology Academy Ii earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% 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 Islands Technology Academy Ii District?
None; River Islands Technology Academy Ii District is a single-school charter district, and River Islands Technology Academy Ii is its only campus.
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