At a glance
Reported students
776
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
43.84
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California other enrollment
80th percentile
Compared with 564 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
776
Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley: 776 reported students.
State peer staffing position
48th percentile
17.7:1 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
- 600
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24.18
- Student–teacher ratio
- 24.8:1
What the reported data says about Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley
Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Modesto. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley District. NCES reports 776 students for 2024–25.
Among 564 combined / other schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 220 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 80th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.7:1, close to 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 (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (33.2%). English learners represent 4.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley
- 1How do the reported 17.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 43.84 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.81 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 10%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 53%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.81
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.07
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.4
- 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
- White49%
- Hispanic33.2%
- Black0.9%
- Asian3.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial12.9%
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
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
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 Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanislaus County Special Education Other · Stanislaus County Office of Education | KG–12 | 462 | 3.9 mi |
| Stanislaus County West Campus Other · Stanislaus County Office of Education | KG–12 | 56 | 4.8 mi |
| Ceres Special Education Other · Ceres Unified | KG–12 | 37 | 5.3 mi |
| Endeavor Alternative Other · Ceres Unified | KG–12 | 98 | 5.3 mi |
| Hart-Ransom Charter Other · Charter · Hart-Ransom Union Elementary | KG–12 | — | 6 mi |
| Caswell State Preschool Other · Ceres Unified | Not reported | — | 6.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley
What grades does Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley serve?
Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley District.
How many students attend Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley?
Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley reported 776 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 80th percentile among 564 California combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 600 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley?
The calculated ratio is 17.7:1, based on 776 students and 43.84 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 Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley a public, charter, or magnet school?
Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley 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 Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
53% 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 Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley in?
Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley is part of Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley District, based in Modesto, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Stanislaus County Special Education (3.9 mi), Stanislaus County West Campus (4.8 mi), Ceres Special Education (5.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.