- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pico Rivera, CA
Ruben Salazar Continuation
Federal NCES profile for Ruben Salazar Continuation, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061218001383
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ruben Salazar Continuation earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 14
- public schools in Pico Rivera · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.8:1
- small classes for California
- 65.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ruben Salazar Continuation has class sizes smaller than 80% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ruben Salazar Continuation ranks #1 of 14 public schools in Pico Rivera, CA.
School address
District: El Rancho Unified · California
NCES ID 061218001383 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Ruben Salazar Continuation grew from 178 students in 2022-23 to 222 in 2023-24 (+24.7%).
Teacher FTE held 10.3 → 10.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+44 students YoY 061218001383 · Pico Rivera, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
178 enr · 17.8:1 · 65.7% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: El Rancho High (1,995 students)
Ruben Salazar Continuation grew from 178 students in 2022-23 to 222 in 2023-24 (+24.7%). Teacher FTE held 10.3 → 10.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ruben Salazar Continuation in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- El Rancho High
El Rancho High
1,995 students
- Rivera Middle 544
Rivera Middle
544 students
- Steam Academy 534
Steam Academy @ Burke
534 students
- North Park Aca 512
North Park Academy of the Arts
512 students
- Rivera Element 473
Rivera Elementary
473 students
- This school 178
Ruben Salazar Continuation
178 students
What this shows Ruben Salazar Continuation reports 178 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ruben Salazar Continuation compares
Ruben Salazar Continuation is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.7% | ▲ 18% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 178 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
178
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 20% in California - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$18,168
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 178 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.2%
White 1.7%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.5, Ruben Salazar Continuation is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for El Rancho Unified reports $18,168 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ruben Salazar Continuation Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Rancho High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rivera Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Steam Academy @ Burke | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Park Academy of the Arts | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rivera Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ruben Salazar Continuation's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar high schools in Pico Rivera
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~178 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ruben Salazar Continuation
How many students attend Ruben Salazar Continuation?
Ruben Salazar Continuation has 178 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pico Rivera, CA. CCD year-over-year: 178 (2022-23) → 222 (2023-24), up 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruben Salazar Continuation?
The student-teacher ratio at Ruben Salazar Continuation is 17.8:1, which is 17% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ruben Salazar Continuation?
65.7% of students at Ruben Salazar Continuation are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ruben Salazar Continuation?
The largest demographic group at Ruben Salazar Continuation is Hispanic or Latino at 97.2% of enrollment, in Pico Rivera, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ruben Salazar Continuation?
Ruben Salazar Continuation has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ruben Salazar Continuation rank among public schools in Pico Rivera?
By Resource Investment Index, Ruben Salazar Continuation ranks #1 of 14 public schools in Pico Rivera, 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 Pico Rivera on the city page.
What other schools are in El Rancho Unified?
Besides Ruben Salazar Continuation, El Rancho Unified also operates El Rancho High (1,995 students), Rivera Middle (544 students), and Steam Academy @ Burke (534 students). See the El Rancho Unified district page for the complete list.