Enrollment
1,493
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sacramento, CA
Westlake Charter
Federal NCES profile for Westlake Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060003611087Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westlake Charter earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #15 of 23
- schools in Sacramento · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.2:1
- large classes for California
- 27.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Westlake Charter has class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westlake Charter ranks #15 of 23 schools in Sacramento, CA.
School address
District: Natomas Unified · California
NCES ID 060003611087 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westlake Charter compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westlake Charter
Westlake Charter is a large charter combined-grade school in Sacramento, California, enrolling 1,493 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.2:1 is larger than about 86% of California schools and 22% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,493 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 410 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #267.
Its student body is led by Asian (30%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 77/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 498 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Sacramento's public schools, it stands alongside Highlands Community Charter (11,713 students): Westlake Charter is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Natomas Unified also operates Inderkum High (2,194 students) and Natomas High (1,157 students) alongside Westlake Charter.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Westlake Charter compares
Westlake Charter on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.2:1 | ▲ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.8% | ▼ 50% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,493 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.2:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,493
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
26.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in California - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,690
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 498 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 29.7%
Hispanic or Latino 29.3%
White 15.6%
African American 13.4%
Two or More 10.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 29.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.2, Westlake Charter is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Natomas Unified, which includes Westlake Charter.
$13,690
Per student
-17%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.1%
State 60.5%
Federal 9.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Westlake Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inderkum High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Natomas High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heron | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paso Verde | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| H. Allen Hight Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westlake Charter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,194
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,157
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 977
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Sacramento
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Highlands Community Charter
Standard public school
11,713 students
Natomas Charter
Standard public school
1,850 students 21:1 students per teacher
California Innovative Career Academy
Standard public school
1,729 students 32.6:1 students per teacher
Fortune
Standard public school
1,698 students 28.3:1 students per teacher
Leroy Greene Academy
Standard public school
755 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Sava - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy - Scusd
Standard public school
672 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,493 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Westlake Charter
How many students attend Westlake Charter?
Westlake Charter has 1,493 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sacramento, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westlake Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Westlake Charter is 26.2:1, which is 22% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 67% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westlake Charter?
27.8% of students at Westlake Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westlake Charter?
The largest demographic group at Westlake Charter is Asian at 29.7% of enrollment, in Sacramento, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westlake Charter?
Westlake Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Westlake Charter rank among schools in Sacramento?
By Resource Investment Index, Westlake Charter ranks #15 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.
Is Westlake Charter a good school?
Westlake Charter earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Natomas Unified?
Besides Westlake Charter, Natomas Unified also operates Inderkum High (2,194 students), Natomas High (1,157 students), and Heron (977 students). See the Natomas Unified district page for the complete list.
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