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River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter

899 Bryte Ave., West Sacramento, CA 95605 · (916) 744-1212 · Yolo County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY13-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL446 STUDENTS
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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

Enrollment
446
Elementary
STATE 465
Student : Teacher
21.7:1
21 FTE teachers
STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
63%
280 students
STATE 65%
Community
5
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

GradeStudentsShare
Kindergarten7016%
Grade 15713%
Grade 24711%
Grade 34711%
Grade 44811%
Grade 54410%
Grade 65613%
Grade 7389%
Grade 8399%

This year's kindergarten class (70) is 79% larger than its 8th grade class (39).

Student demographics
67%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
White
10724%
STATE 20% · US 43%
Hispanic
22049%
STATE 56% · US 30%
Black
164%
STATE 5% · US 15%
Asian
317%
STATE 12% · US 6%
Two+
6214%
STATE 6% · US 5%
Native American
20%
STATE 0% · US 1%
Pacific Islander
82%
STATE 0% · US 0%
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
Male
20145%
Female
24555%

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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 River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter ranks

Among elementary schools
MeasureThis schoolIn CaliforniaIn Yolo County
Enrollment
ranked largest first
446#3,072 of 5,915#19 of 35
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
21.7:1#1,932 of 5,352#11 of 34
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
67.3%#965 of 5,354#11 of 34
Free and reduced lunch
ranked highest share first
62.8%#3,341 of 5,625#16 of 33
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 2024-25
Enrollment
446
-49 (-10%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
21.7:1
was 27.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Enrollment and staffing by year

School yearStudentsTeachers (FTE)Students per teacherFree and reduced lunch
2024-2544620.621.7:163% (280)
2023-2443820.521.4:153% (230)
2022-2336923.415.7:150% (185)
2020-214951827.5:148% (237)
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter.

About River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter

River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter is an elementary school in West Sacramento, California, reachable at (916) 744-1212. A total of 446 students attend the school, which covers kindergarten through 8.

Federal records list River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter District as the district for River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter.

Hispanic students are the largest group at River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter, with 49% of enrollment. Beyond that, enrollment is 24% White, 14% multiracial, 7% Asian, and 4% Black. The Hispanic share of the county population is lower, at 33%. By the diversity index, River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter comes in at 67%.

At River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter, 20.6 full-time-equivalent teachers work with students, a ratio of about 21.7:1. Elementary schools in California average about 22.3:1, a similar figure. Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch make up 63% of enrollment.

Census Bureau estimates for Yolo County show that median household income is about $91,752, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 45%, and about 8% of people live in poverty. A total of 67 public schools operate in Yolo County, serving about 29,820 students.

Of nearby public schools, Washington Middle College High is the closest, at about 0.4 miles. Inside a five-mile radius, there are at least 8 other public schools.

The school's federal locale classification is City: Small. As a charter school, River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter is publicly funded and operates under a charter.

The number of students dropped from 495 to 446 over 4 years. The number of students per teacher fell from 27.5 to 21.7 over 4 years.

Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss science fairs, picture day, and bus routes at River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.

Yolo County at a glance

View full county profile
Population
220,564
Census ACS
Median income
$91,752
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
45%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
67
29,820 students

Quick facts

School name
River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter
District
River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter District
Address
899 Bryte Ave., West Sacramento, CA 95605
Phone
(916) 744-1212
County
Yolo County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–08
Total enrollment
446
Teachers (FTE)
21
Student–teacher ratio
21.7:1
Free and reduced lunch
280 (63%)
Locale
13-City: Small
NCES ID
060231413849
Charter school
Yes
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter
How large is River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter?
River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter enrolls approximately 446 students in grades KG-08.
What grades does River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter serve?
River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter serves grades KG-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter?
The student-to-teacher ratio at River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter is approximately 21.7:1 (21 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter?
Student demographics at River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter are roughly 24% White, 49% Hispanic, 4% Black, 7% Asian, 14% Two or more.
Is River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter public or private?
River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter District.
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