- Enrollment
- 2,194
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+135 students YoY
Westlake Charter grew from 1,247 students in 2022-23 to 1,382 in 2023-24 (+10.8%).
Teacher FTE added 57.8 → 62.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+135 students YoY 060003611087 · Sacramento, CA Other · MID · CHARTER
1,493 enr · 26.2:1 · 27.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Inderkum High (2,194 students)
Westlake Charter grew from 1,247 students in 2022-23 to 1,382 in 2023-24 (+10.8%). Teacher FTE added 57.8 → 62.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Westlake Charter in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Inderkum High
Inderkum High
2,194 students
- This school
Westlake Charter
1,493 students
- Natomas High
Natomas High
1,157 students
- Heron
Heron
977 students
- Paso Verde
Paso Verde
897 students
- H. Allen Hight 760
H. Allen Hight Elementary
760 students
What this shows Westlake Charter reports 1,493 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westlake Charter compares
Westlake 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,943
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
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.
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
District finance for Natomas Unified reports $14,943 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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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
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Sava - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy - Scusd
Standard public school
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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 (~1,493 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,247 (2022-23) → 1,382 (2023-24), up 135.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.