- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Riverbank Language Academy held near 566 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 060006111925 · Riverbank, CA Elementary · MID · CHARTER
557 enr · 24.2:1 · 37.3% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverbank High (744 students)
Riverbank Language Academy held near 566 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Riverbank Language Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverbank High
Riverbank High
744 students
- This school
Riverbank Language Academy
557 students
- Cardozo Middle
Cardozo Middle
544 students
- California Ave
California Avenue Elementary
540 students
- Mesa Verde Ele
Mesa Verde Elementary
529 students
- Adelante High 40
Adelante High
40 students
What this shows Riverbank Language Academy reports 557 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverbank Language Academy compares
Riverbank Language Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,613
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Riverbank Unified reports $16,613 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~557 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 569 (2022-23) → 566 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.