Enrollment
132
Elementary
STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·AMERICAN RIVER COLLEGIATE ACADEMY DISTRICT·NCES 060254114490
American River Collegiate Academy
7755 Hazel Ave., Orangevale, CA 95662 · (916) 672-3550 · Sacramento County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL132 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
20.5:1
6 FTE teachers
STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
41%
54 students
STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 46 | 35% |
| Grade 1 | 24 | 18% |
| Grade 2 | 21 | 16% |
| Grade 3 | 18 | 14% |
| Grade 4 | 10 | 8% |
| Grade 5 | 13 | 10% |
This year's kindergarten class (46) is 254% larger than its 5th grade class (13).
Student demographics
67%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| American River Collegiate Academy this school | 132 | 40.9% | N/A |
| Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter Mather | 150 | 36.7% | 43.4% |
| Valley View Elementary Los Angeles | 151 | 42.4% | 66.2% |
| Sierra Foothill Charter Catheys Valley | 140 | 37.9% | N/A |
| Sherwood Montessori Chico | 116 | 44.8% | N/A |
| Pacific Elementary Davenport | 173 | 41.0% | 58.3% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where American River Collegiate Academy ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Sacramento County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 132 | #5,561 of 5,915 | #234 of 238 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 40.9% | #4,299 of 5,625 | #186 of 235 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
132
+105 (+389%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
20.5:1
was 13.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 132 | 6.4 | 20.5:1 | 41% (54) |
| 2023-24 | 105 | 6.3 | 16.8:1 | 37% (39) |
| 2022-23 | 80 | 5 | 16.0:1 | 34% (27) |
| 2020-21 | 27 | 2 | 13.5:1 | 33% (9) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for American River Collegiate Academy.
About American River Collegiate Academy
This page covers American River Collegiate Academy, a small elementary school in Orangevale, California. The school serves 132 students in kindergarten through 5 in 2024-25. For comparison, elementary schools in California average about 465 students.
American River Collegiate Academy falls under American River Collegiate Academy District.
Enrollment at American River Collegiate Academy is mixed, with White students the largest group at 48%. The rest of enrollment is 24% Hispanic, 18% multiracial, 6% Asian, and 3% Black. The White share in Sacramento County as a whole is similar, at about 45%. American River Collegiate Academy has a diversity index of 67%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Teachers at the school number 6.4 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 20.5:1. The 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California is higher than this school's figure. Roughly 41% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch. By comparison, the figure for public schools in Sacramento County is 63%.
Sacramento County has these Census figures: median household income is about $92,175, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 34% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 9%. The public schools of Sacramento County number 387 and enroll about 259,342.
The next-closest public school is Oakview Community Elementary, about 0.7 miles away. There are at least 8 more public schools inside five miles.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Suburb: Large, meaning it is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more. Federal records list American River Collegiate Academy as a charter school.
In 2020-21 the school reported 27 students, and in 2024-25 it reported 132. Grade changes, mergers, or boundary shifts can explain gaps this large. The ratio was 13.5:1 in 2020-21 and 20.5:1 in 2024-25.
Questions about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week can be posted here. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Sacramento County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,594,006
Census ACS
Median income
$92,175
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
387
259,342 students
Quick facts
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- Oakview Community Elementary0.7 mi · 407
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- Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary0.9 mi · 307
- Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle0.9 mi · 708
- Woodside K-81.6 mi · 506
- Golden Valley Orchard1.6 mi · 292
Frequently asked questions
About American River Collegiate AcademyWhat is the total enrollment at American River Collegiate Academy?
American River Collegiate Academy enrolls approximately 132 students in grades KG-05.
What age range does American River Collegiate Academy serve?
American River Collegiate Academy serves students from grade KG through grade 05.
How many students per teacher at American River Collegiate Academy?
Approximately 20.5:1 students per teacher at American River Collegiate Academy.
How diverse is American River Collegiate Academy?
American River Collegiate Academy reports a student body of 48% White, 24% Hispanic, 3% Black, 6% Asian, 18% Two or more.
Who oversees American River Collegiate Academy?
American River Collegiate Academy is overseen by American River Collegiate Academy District in Sacramento County.
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