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How has Imagine Schools Riverside County changed in the last five years, for better or worse?
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Enrollment
1,454
Elementary
STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·IMAGINE SCHOOLS RIVERSIDE COUNTY DISTRICT·NCES 060237212985
Imagine Schools Riverside County
50-930 Calhoun St., Coachella, CA 92236 · (760) 391-9200 · Riverside County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL1,454 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
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
23.1:1
63 FTE teachers
STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
73%
1,059 students
STATE 65%
Community
6
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 | 229 | 16% |
| Grade 1 | 172 | 12% |
| Grade 2 | 203 | 14% |
| Grade 3 | 195 | 13% |
| Grade 4 | 169 | 12% |
| Grade 5 | 173 | 12% |
| Grade 6 | 154 | 11% |
| Grade 7 | 82 | 6% |
| Grade 8 | 77 | 5% |
This year's kindergarten class (229) is 197% larger than its 8th grade class (77).
Student demographics
10%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
Schools most like Imagine Schools Riverside County
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imagine Schools Riverside County this school | 1,454 | 72.8% | N/A |
| JIMENEZ ROBERTO AND DR. FRANCISCO ELEMENTARY Santa Maria | 1,177 | 80.7% | 30.9% |
| Feaster (Mae L.) Charter Chula Vista | 1,095 | 81.5% | N/A |
| Grow Public Schools Bakersfield | 1,446 | 85.2% | N/A |
| Juan Lagunas Soria Elementary Oxnard | 895 | 74.6% | 34.3% |
| Santiago Elementary Santa Ana | 906 | 76.8% | 31.4% |
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 Imagine Schools Riverside County ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Riverside County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,454 | #4 of 5,915 | #1 of 296 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 23.1:1 | #3,023 of 5,352 | #122 of 292 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 9.6% | #4,952 of 5,354 | #273 of 292 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 72.8% | #2,784 of 5,625 | #198 of 294 |
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
1,454
+439 (+43%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
23.1:1
was 23.1:1
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 | 1,454 | 63.1 | 23.1:1 | 73% (1,059) |
| 2023-24 | 1,330 | 56.8 | 23.4:1 | 74% (983) |
| 2022-23 | 1,312 | 55.1 | 23.8:1 | 54% (705) |
| 2020-21 | 1,015 | 44 | 23.1:1 | 68% (689) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Imagine Schools Riverside County.
About Imagine Schools Riverside County
Imagine Schools Riverside County, located in Coachella, California, is a high-enrollment elementary school. Its 1,454 students are spread across kindergarten through 8. The school's enrollment is 213% above the 465 average for elementary schools in California.
For district matters, Imagine Schools Riverside County falls under Imagine Schools Riverside County District.
Hispanic students make up 95% of enrollment at Imagine Schools Riverside County. Other students are 2% White. That is higher than the 51% Hispanic share among all Riverside County residents. The school's diversity index is 10%, meaning two students picked at random have a 10% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
A ratio of 23.1:1 comes from the school's 63.1 full-time-equivalent teachers. The school has more students per teacher than the 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California. The lunch program counts 73% of students at Imagine Schools Riverside County as eligible for free or reduced-price meals. That tracks the 74% average for public schools in Riverside County.
Federal survey data for Riverside County show that the median household income is $93,074, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 26% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 8%. Riverside County is home to 543 public schools and about 424,872 public school students.
The shortest distance from Imagine Schools Riverside County to another public school is about 0.4 miles, to Coral Mountain Academy. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8.
Its location is classified as Suburb: Large by the National Center for Education Statistics. Imagine Schools Riverside County is run as a public charter school.
The 2020-21 count was 1,015 students and the 2024-25 count was 1,454. A difference that large may reflect a change in which grades the school serves.
The discussion area below is open to posts about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Riverside County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
2,478,600
Census ACS
Median income
$93,074
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
26%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
543
424,872 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Coachella
- Coral Mountain AcademyElementary · 815 students
- Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior HighMiddle · 668 students
- Valle del Sol ElementaryElementary · 649 students
- Bobby Duke MiddleMiddle · 648 students
- Cesar Chavez ElementaryElementary · 622 students
- Valley View ElementaryElementary · 603 students
Nearby schools
- Coral Mountain Academy0.4 mi · 815
- Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High1.2 mi · 668
- Cesar Chavez Elementary1.3 mi · 622
- NOVA Academy - Coachella1.3 mi · 235
- Peter Pendleton Elementary1.3 mi · 499
- Martin Van Buren Elementary1.6 mi · 533
Frequently asked questions
About Imagine Schools Riverside CountyWhat is the total enrollment at Imagine Schools Riverside County?
Imagine Schools Riverside County enrolls approximately 1,454 students in grades KG-08.
What age range does Imagine Schools Riverside County serve?
Imagine Schools Riverside County serves students from grade KG through grade 08.
How many students per teacher at Imagine Schools Riverside County?
Approximately 23.1:1 students per teacher at Imagine Schools Riverside County.
How diverse is Imagine Schools Riverside County?
Imagine Schools Riverside County reports a student body of 2% White, 95% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Who oversees Imagine Schools Riverside County?
Imagine Schools Riverside County is overseen by Imagine Schools Riverside County District in Riverside County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.