Enrollment
245
Elementary
STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RIVER OAK CHARTER DISTRICT·NCES 060241412026
River Oak Charter
555 Leslie St., Ukiah, CA 95482 · (707) 467-1855 · Mendocino County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY33-TOWNCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL245 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
22.2:1
11 FTE teachers
STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
38%
94 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 | 48 | 20% |
| Grade 1 | 22 | 9% |
| Grade 2 | 26 | 11% |
| Grade 3 | 24 | 10% |
| Grade 4 | 24 | 10% |
| Grade 5 | 27 | 11% |
| Grade 6 | 26 | 11% |
| Grade 7 | 28 | 11% |
| Grade 8 | 20 | 8% |
This year's kindergarten class (48) is 140% larger than its 8th grade class (20).
Student demographics
58%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 Oak Charter
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Oak Charter this school | 245 | 38.4% | N/A |
| Branch Elementary Arroyo Grande | 261 | 35.2% | 74.2% |
| Woodland Star Charter Glen Ellen | 244 | 34.8% | N/A |
| Achieve Charter School of Chico Chico | 222 | 37.8% | N/A |
| Vichy Elementary Napa | 297 | 42.4% | 64.3% |
| Redwood Preparatory Charter Fortuna | 236 | 44.9% | N/A |
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 Oak Charter ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Mendocino County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 245 | #5,146 of 5,915 | #12 of 28 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 22.2:1 | #2,309 of 5,352 | #9 of 15 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 58.0% | #2,026 of 5,354 | #8 of 15 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 38.4% | #4,399 of 5,625 | #19 of 19 |
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
245
+2 (+1%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
22.2:1
was 24.3:1
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 | 245 | 11.1 | 22.2:1 | 38% (94) |
| 2023-24 | 245 | 11 | 22.4:1 | 44% (109) |
| 2022-23 | 236 | 10.2 | 23.1:1 | 42% (99) |
| 2020-21 | 243 | 10 | 24.3:1 | 44% (106) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for River Oak Charter.
About River Oak Charter
River Oak Charter is a small elementary school serving families in Ukiah, California. The latest federal count shows 245 students in kindergarten through 8. The average for elementary schools in California is about 465 students, so this school is 47% smaller than average.
River Oak Charter District is the district for River Oak Charter.
By race and ethnicity, River Oak Charter is 59% White. Other reported shares: 24% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, 3% Asian, and 3% Native American. By the diversity index, River Oak Charter comes in at 58%.
Teacher staffing is 11.1 full-time equivalents, or about 22.2 students per teacher. Elementary schools in California average about 22.3:1, a similar figure. Eligibility for subsidized school meals is 38%. It compares with 75% for public schools in Mendocino County.
Across Mendocino County, median household income is about $68,092, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 25% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 11%. The public schools of Mendocino County number 66 and enroll about 12,738.
Oak Manor Elementary is located about 0.4 miles from River Oak Charter. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
Locale data from NCES put River Oak Charter in a town far from an urbanized area (Town: Remote). NCES lists River Oak Charter as a charter school.
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, enrollment held near 245, starting from 243. Its ratio of students to teachers was 24.3:1 in 2020-21, and 22.2:1 in 2024-25.
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Mendocino County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
90,244
Census ACS
Median income
$68,092
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
66
12,738 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Ukiah
- Ukiah HighHigh · 1,767 students
- Pomolita MiddleMiddle · 826 students
- Calpella ElementaryElementary · 475 students
- Grace Hudson ElementaryElementary · 449 students
- Oak Manor ElementaryElementary · 417 students
- Yokayo ElementaryElementary · 414 students
Nearby schools
- Oak Manor Elementary0.4 mi · 417
- South Valley High (Continuation)0.6 mi · 120
- Yokayo Elementary0.7 mi · 414
- Pomolita Middle1.0 mi · 826
- Nokomis Elementary1.1 mi · 342
- Sequoia Career Academy1.1 mi · 144
Frequently asked questions
About River Oak CharterHow large is River Oak Charter?
River Oak Charter enrolls approximately 245 students in grades KG-08.
Is River Oak Charter an elementary, middle, or high school?
River Oak Charter is an elementary school covering grades KG-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Oak Charter?
The student-to-teacher ratio at River Oak Charter is approximately 22.2:1 (11 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at River Oak Charter?
At River Oak Charter, the student body is approximately 59% White, 24% Hispanic, 2% Black, 3% Asian, 8% Two or more.
What district is River Oak Charter in?
River Oak Charter is part of River Oak Charter District.
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