- Enrollment
- 2,699
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Riverside, CA
Riverside Stem Academy
Federal NCES profile for Riverside Stem Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 063315013103
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverside Stem Academy earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 9
- schools in Riverside · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.7:1
- large classes for California
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverside Stem Academy has class sizes larger than 92% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Stem Academy ranks #4 of 9 schools in Riverside, CA.
School address
District: Riverside Unified · California
NCES ID 063315013103 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Riverside Stem Academy held near 659 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.9 → 25.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 063315013103 · Riverside, CA Other · MID · TRAD
665 enr · 27.7:1 · 33.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Martin Luther King Jr. High (2,699 students)
Riverside Stem Academy held near 659 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.9 → 25.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Riverside Stem Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Martin Luther
Martin Luther King Jr. High
2,699 students
- Polytechnic Hi
Polytechnic High
2,484 students
- Ramona High
Ramona High
2,142 students
- John W. North
John W. North High
2,011 students
- Arlington High
Arlington High
1,920 students
- This school 665
Riverside Stem Academy
665 students
What this shows Riverside Stem Academy reports 665 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverside Stem Academy compares
Riverside Stem 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 | 27.7:1 | ▲ 29% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 40% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 665 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.7:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
665
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
27.7:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 92% in California - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,986
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.5%
White 23.0%
Asian 21.7%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Riverside Stem Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Riverside Unified reports $16,986 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverside Stem Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Polytechnic High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ramona High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John W. North High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arlington High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverside Stem Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,484
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,142
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,011
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,920
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Riverside
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Riverside County Special Education
Special-education school
584 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Riverside Virtual
Standard public school
524 students 7.1:1 students per teacher
California School for the Deaf-Riverside
Special-education school
350 students 5.7:1 students per teacher
Riverside County Community
Alternative education program
181 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Riverside County Juvenile Court
Alternative education program
104 students 13:1 students per teacher
Sunshine Special Education
Special-education school
74 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~665 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverside Stem Academy
How many students attend Riverside Stem Academy?
Riverside Stem Academy has 665 students enrolled. It is a public school in Riverside, CA. CCD year-over-year: 669 (2022-23) → 659 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Stem Academy is 27.7:1, which is 29% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 76% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverside Stem Academy?
33.3% of students at Riverside Stem Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverside Stem Academy?
The largest demographic group at Riverside Stem Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 44.5% of enrollment, in Riverside, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverside Stem Academy?
Riverside Stem Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Riverside Stem Academy rank among schools in Riverside?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Stem Academy ranks #4 of 9 schools in Riverside, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Riverside on the city page.
What other schools are in Riverside Unified?
Besides Riverside Stem Academy, Riverside Unified also operates Martin Luther King Jr. High (2,699 students), Polytechnic High (2,484 students), and Ramona High (2,142 students). See the Riverside Unified district page for the complete list.