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What's the most underrated thing about River Islands Technology Academy II that outsiders don't know?
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Enrollment
954
Elementary
STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RIVER ISLANDS TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY II DISTRICT·NCES 060175613146
River Islands Technology Academy II
1175 Marina Dr., Lathrop, CA 95330 · (209) 229-4700 · San Joaquin County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL954 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
24.3:1
39 FTE teachers
STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
35%
336 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 | 81 | 8% |
| Grade 1 | 83 | 9% |
| Grade 2 | 101 | 11% |
| Grade 3 | 111 | 12% |
| Grade 4 | 115 | 12% |
| Grade 5 | 113 | 12% |
| Grade 6 | 112 | 12% |
| Grade 7 | 120 | 13% |
| Grade 8 | 118 | 12% |
This year's kindergarten class (81) is 31% smaller than its 8th grade class (118).
Student demographics
69%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 River Islands Technology Academy II
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Islands Technology Academy II this school | 954 | 35.2% | N/A |
| Park View Elementary Ontario | 844 | 34.4% | 63.1% |
| Wolf Canyon Elementary Chula Vista | 954 | 30.7% | 67.4% |
| Terra Vista Elementary Rancho Cucamonga | 855 | 36.8% | 66.3% |
| Victor Elementary Torrance | 965 | 34.4% | 63.9% |
| Cordelia Hills Elementary Fairfield | 754 | 33.6% | 55.6% |
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 Islands Technology Academy II ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In San Joaquin County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 954 | #112 of 5,915 | #10 of 159 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 24.3:1 | #3,966 of 5,352 | #94 of 149 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 69.3% | #718 of 5,354 | #19 of 149 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 35.2% | #4,544 of 5,625 | #140 of 154 |
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
954
-67 (-7%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
24.3:1
was 26.2:1
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 | 954 | 39.2 | 24.3:1 | 35% (336) |
| 2023-24 | 975 | 39.1 | 25.0:1 | 35% (339) |
| 2022-23 | 993 | 36.2 | 27.4:1 | 34% (338) |
| 2020-21 | 1,021 | 39 | 26.2:1 | 25% (252) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for River Islands Technology Academy II.
About River Islands Technology Academy II
Located in Lathrop, California, River Islands Technology Academy II is a large elementary school. It offers kindergarten through 8 and has 954 students enrolled. That is 105% bigger than the average of about 465 students for elementary schools in California.
River Islands Technology Academy II belongs to River Islands Technology Academy II District.
Asian students make up 40% of enrollment at River Islands Technology Academy II, the largest share of any group. The remaining shares are 34% Hispanic, 12% White, and 11% Black. Census estimates put the Asian share of San Joaquin County's population at about 19%. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 69, compared with 70 nationally.
River Islands Technology Academy II has 39.2 full-time-equivalent teachers on staff and a student-to-teacher ratio of 24.3:1. The school's 24.3:1 compares with an average of 22.3:1 for elementary schools in California. The school has 35% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. That is 31 points below the 66% average for public schools in San Joaquin County.
The school's county is San Joaquin County. According to Census Bureau estimates, the median household earns about $92,179 a year, roughly 23% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Public schools in San Joaquin County number 251, with about 153,026 students.
NextGeneration STEAM Academy is about 0.2 miles away, making it the nearest public school. Within five miles of River Islands Technology Academy II, there are at least 8 other public schools.
River Islands Technology Academy II falls in the Suburb: Large locale category, used for schools in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more. It is a charter school, open to the public and funded by taxpayers.
Enrollment decreased by 7% across 4 years, from 1,021 in 2020-21 to 954 in 2024-25. The ratio of students to teachers went from 26.2:1 to 24.3:1 over the same years.
Anyone can start a thread about open houses, carpools, and field trips at River Islands Technology Academy II. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
San Joaquin County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
797,334
Census ACS
Median income
$92,179
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
251
153,026 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Lathrop
- Lathrop HighHigh · 1,486 students
- Mossdale ElementaryElementary · 1,087 students
- EPIC AcademyElementary · 1,025 students
- Lathrop ElementaryElementary · 1,000 students
- Joseph Widmer Jr. ElementaryElementary · 923 students
- NextGeneration STEAM AcademyElementary · 797 students
Nearby schools
- NextGeneration STEAM Academy0.2 mi · 797
- Mossdale Elementary0.7 mi · 1,087
- EPIC Academy1.2 mi · 1,025
- River Islands High2.0 mi · 512
- Lathrop High2.0 mi · 1,486
- Lathrop Elementary2.6 mi · 1,000
Frequently asked questions
About River Islands Technology Academy IIHow large is River Islands Technology Academy II?
River Islands Technology Academy II enrolls approximately 954 students in grades KG-08.
What age range does River Islands Technology Academy II serve?
River Islands Technology Academy II serves students from grade KG through grade 08.
How many students per teacher at River Islands Technology Academy II?
Approximately 24.3:1 students per teacher at River Islands Technology Academy II.
How diverse is River Islands Technology Academy II?
River Islands Technology Academy II reports a student body of 12% White, 34% Hispanic, 11% Black, 40% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Is River Islands Technology Academy II public or private?
River Islands Technology Academy II is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by River Islands Technology Academy II District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.