- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Eureka, CA
South Bay Charter
Federal NCES profile for South Bay Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063735012891Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Bay Charter earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools.
- #3 of 11
- elementary schools in Eureka · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- small classes for California
- 63.0%
- free-lunch eligible
South Bay Charter has class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Bay Charter ranks #3 of 11 elementary schools in Eureka, CA.
School address
District: South Bay Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 063735012891 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
South Bay Charter shrank from 73 students in 2022-23 to 63 in 2023-24 (-13.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 3.7 → 3.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 063735012891 · Eureka, CA Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
44 enr · 14.7:1 · 63.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Pine Hill Elementary (189 students)
South Bay Charter shrank from 73 students in 2022-23 to 63 in 2023-24 (-13.7%). Teacher FTE lost 3.7 → 3.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
South Bay Charter in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pine Hill Elem
Pine Hill Elementary
189 students
- South Bay Elem
South Bay Elementary
141 students
- This school 44
South Bay Charter
44 students
What this shows South Bay Charter reports 44 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Bay Charter compares
South Bay Charter is a shrinking 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 32% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.0% | ▲ 14% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 44 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
44
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 10% in California - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
56.8%
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
$18,477
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 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 52.4%
Hispanic or Latino 28.6%
Two or More 11.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.1%
Largest group: White at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, South Bay Charter is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for South Bay Union Elementary reports $18,477 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Bay Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Hill Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Bay Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Bay Charter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 141
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Eureka
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
426 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Alice Birney Elementary
Standard public school
375 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Lafayette Elementary
Standard public school
324 students 32.4:1 students per teacher
Cutten Elementary
Standard public school
288 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Freshwater Elementary
Standard public school
283 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Grant Elementary
Standard public school
278 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~44 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Bay Charter
How many students attend South Bay Charter?
South Bay Charter has 44 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Eureka, CA. CCD year-over-year: 73 (2022-23) → 63 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Bay Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at South Bay Charter is 14.7:1, which is 32% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 6% lower 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 South Bay Charter?
63.0% of students at South Bay Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Bay Charter?
The largest demographic group at South Bay Charter is White at 52.4% of enrollment, in Eureka, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Bay Charter?
South Bay Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 South Bay Charter rank among elementary schools in Eureka?
By Resource Investment Index, South Bay Charter ranks #3 of 11 elementary schools in Eureka, 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 Eureka on the city page.
What other schools are in South Bay Union Elementary?
Besides South Bay Charter, South Bay Union Elementary also operates Pine Hill Elementary (189 students) and South Bay Elementary (141 students). See the South Bay Union Elementary district page for the complete list.