Enrollment
557
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Riverbank, CA
Riverbank Language Academy
Federal NCES profile for Riverbank Language Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060006111925Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverbank Language Academy earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Riverbank · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.2:1
- large classes for California
- 37.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverbank Language Academy has class sizes larger than 73% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverbank Language Academy ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Riverbank, CA.
School address
District: Riverbank Unified · California
NCES ID 060006111925 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Riverbank Language Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Riverbank Language Academy
Riverbank Language Academy is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Riverbank, California, enrolling 557 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.2:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 557 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,384 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #861.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 557 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Riverbank's elementary schools, it stands alongside Crossroads Elementary (752 students): Riverbank Language Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.2:1 vs 23.5:1).
Riverbank Unified also operates Riverbank High (744 students) and Cardozo Middle (544 students) alongside Riverbank Language Academy.
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 Riverbank Language Academy compares
Riverbank Language 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 | 24.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.3% | ▼ 33% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 557 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.2:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
557
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
24.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 73% in California - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,677
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 557 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 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 92.6%
White 4.3%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.0, Riverbank Language Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Riverbank Unified, which includes Riverbank Language Academy.
$15,677
Per student
-5%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.9%
State 70.5%
Federal 13.6%
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.
How Riverbank Language Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverbank High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cardozo Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| California Avenue Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mesa Verde Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adelante High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverbank Language Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 40
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Riverbank
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~557 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Riverbank Language Academy
How many students attend Riverbank Language Academy?
Riverbank Language Academy has 557 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Riverbank, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverbank Language Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverbank Language Academy is 24.2:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverbank Language Academy?
37.3% of students at Riverbank Language Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverbank Language Academy?
The largest demographic group at Riverbank Language Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 92.6% of enrollment, in Riverbank, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverbank Language Academy?
Riverbank Language Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Riverbank Language Academy rank among elementary schools in Riverbank?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverbank Language Academy ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Riverbank, 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 Riverbank on the city page.
Is Riverbank Language Academy a good school?
Riverbank Language Academy earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of California schools. It is also less 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 Riverbank Unified?
Besides Riverbank Language Academy, Riverbank Unified also operates Riverbank High (744 students), Cardozo Middle (544 students), and California Avenue Elementary (540 students). See the Riverbank Unified district page for the complete list.
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