Enrollment
331
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Westlake Village, CA
River Oaks Academy
Federal NCES profile for River Oaks Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060190812801Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Oaks Academy earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of California schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Westlake Village · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30.1:1
- large classes for California
- 24.5%
- free-lunch eligible
River Oaks Academy has class sizes larger than 96% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Oaks Academy ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Westlake Village, CA.
School address
District: River Oaks Academy District · California
NCES ID 060190812801 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How River Oaks Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at River Oaks Academy
River Oaks Academy is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Westlake Village, California, enrolling 331 students.
Class loads run heavy: 30.1:1 is larger than about 96% of California schools and 40% 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 24.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 331 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 730 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #428.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 662 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding River Oaks Academy District spends $11,419 per pupil, 31% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
River Oaks Academy District is a single-school charter district, so River Oaks Academy 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 Oaks Academy compares
River Oaks Academy on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 30.1:1 | ▲ 40% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.5% | ▼ 56% | 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
30.1:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
30.1:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 96% in California - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
2.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,419
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
White 48.0%
Hispanic or Latino 33.2%
Two or More 12.4%
Asian 4.5%
African American 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 48.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, River Oaks Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for River Oaks Academy District, which includes River Oaks Academy.
$11,419
Per student
-31%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 7.9%
State 89.6%
Federal 2.5%
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 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 (~331 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~30.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about River Oaks Academy
How many students attend River Oaks Academy?
River Oaks Academy has 331 students enrolled. It is a public school in Westlake Village, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Oaks Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at River Oaks Academy is 30.1:1, which is 40% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 92% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at River Oaks Academy?
24.5% of students at River Oaks Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Oaks Academy?
The largest demographic group at River Oaks Academy is White at 48.0% of enrollment, in Westlake Village, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Oaks Academy?
River Oaks Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Oaks Academy rank among public schools in Westlake Village?
By Resource Investment Index, River Oaks Academy ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Westlake Village, 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 Westlake Village on the city page.
Is River Oaks Academy a good school?
River Oaks Academy earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% 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 River Oaks Academy District?
None; River Oaks Academy District is a single-school charter district, and River Oaks Academy is its only campus.
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