- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sacramento, CA
San Juan Choices Charter
Federal NCES profile for San Juan Choices Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 063462008284Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Juan Choices Charter earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #10 of 23
- schools in Sacramento · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- small classes for California
- 49.8%
- free-lunch eligible
San Juan Choices Charter has class sizes smaller than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Juan Choices Charter ranks #10 of 23 schools in Sacramento, CA.
School address
District: San Juan Unified · California
NCES ID 063462008284 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+60 students YoY
San Juan Choices Charter grew from 217 students in 2022-23 to 277 in 2023-24 (+27.6%).
Teacher FTE added 15.6 → 16.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+60 students YoY 063462008284 · Sacramento, CA Other · SMALL · CHARTER
246 enr · 16.4:1 · 49.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Bella Vista High (1,939 students)
San Juan Choices Charter grew from 217 students in 2022-23 to 277 in 2023-24 (+27.6%). Teacher FTE added 15.6 → 16.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
San Juan Choices Charter in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bella Vista Hi
Bella Vista High
1,939 students
- Rio Americano
Rio Americano High
1,891 students
- Mira Loma High
Mira Loma High
1,655 students
- Del Campo High
Del Campo High
1,548 students
- El Camino Fund
El Camino Fundamental High
1,226 students
- This school 246
San Juan Choices Charter
246 students
What this shows San Juan Choices Charter reports 246 students on the CCD universe file.
How San Juan Choices Charter compares
San Juan Choices Charter 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 | 16.4:1 | ▼ 24% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.8% | ▼ 10% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 246 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
246
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 14% in California - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,227
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
Counselors0.0 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.
Student demographics
White 50.0%
Hispanic or Latino 25.8%
African American 11.9%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 5.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, San Juan Choices Charter is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Juan Unified reports $16,227 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How San Juan Choices Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rio Americano High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mira Loma High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Del Campo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Camino Fundamental High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Juan Choices Charter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,655
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,226
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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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 (~246 students)
Frequently asked questions about San Juan Choices Charter
How many students attend San Juan Choices Charter?
San Juan Choices Charter has 246 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sacramento, CA. CCD year-over-year: 217 (2022-23) → 277 (2023-24), up 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Juan Choices Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at San Juan Choices Charter is 16.4:1, which is 24% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 4% 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 San Juan Choices Charter?
49.8% of students at San Juan Choices Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Juan Choices Charter?
The largest demographic group at San Juan Choices Charter is White at 50.0% of enrollment, in Sacramento, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Juan Choices Charter?
San Juan Choices Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does San Juan Choices Charter rank among schools in Sacramento?
By Resource Investment Index, San Juan Choices Charter ranks #10 of 23 schools in Sacramento, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sacramento on the city page.
What other schools are in San Juan Unified?
Besides San Juan Choices Charter, San Juan Unified also operates Bella Vista High (1,939 students), Rio Americano High (1,891 students), and Mira Loma High (1,655 students). See the San Juan Unified district page for the complete list.