At a glance
Reported students
101
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California other enrollment
33rd percentile
Compared with 564 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
101
Big Sur Charter: 101 reported students.
State peer staffing position
61st percentile
20.2:1 reported; state peer median 18:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 97
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5.33
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.2:1
What the reported data says about Big Sur Charter
Big Sur Charter is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Monterey. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Big Sur Charter District. NCES reports 101 students for 2024–25.
Among 564 combined / other schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 220 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 33rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.2:1, above the California median of 18:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (47.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (32.7%). Students served under IDEA represent 6.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Big Sur Charter
- 1How do the reported 20.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 6.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 27.7%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White47.5%
- Hispanic32.7%
- Black4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1%
- Multiracial14.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Big Sur Charter
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Down Elementary Elementary · Pacific Grove Unified | KG–05 | 422 | 1.1 mi |
| Monterey High High · Monterey Peninsula Unified | 09–12 | 1,401 | 1.1 mi |
| Pacific Grove Middle Middle · Pacific Grove Unified | 06–08 | 439 | 1.2 mi |
| Pacific Grove High High · Pacific Grove Unified | 09–12 | 552 | 1.5 mi |
| Seaside Children's Center Other · Monterey Peninsula Unified | Not reported | — | 3.6 mi |
| Marina Children's Center Other · Monterey Peninsula Unified | Not reported | — | 7.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Big Sur Charter
What grades does Big Sur Charter serve?
Big Sur Charter reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Big Sur Charter District.
How many students attend Big Sur Charter?
Big Sur Charter reported 101 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 33rd percentile among 564 California combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 97 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Big Sur Charter?
The calculated ratio is 20.2:1, based on 101 students and 5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 18:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Big Sur Charter a public, charter, or magnet school?
Big Sur Charter is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Big Sur Charter students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
27.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Big Sur Charter in?
Big Sur Charter is part of Big Sur Charter District, based in Monterey, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Big Sur Charter?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Robert Down Elementary (1.1 mi), Monterey High (1.1 mi), Pacific Grove Middle (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.