At a glance
Reported students
723
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
48.89
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California other enrollment
79th percentile
Compared with 564 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
723
Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public: 723 reported students.
State peer staffing position
37th percentile
14.8:1 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
- 659
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.3:1
What the reported data says about Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public
Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Oakland. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public District. NCES reports 723 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 79th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.8:1, below 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 Hispanic or Latino (83.8%) and Black (10.7%). English learners represent 44.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public
- 1How do the reported 14.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 48.89 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 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 44.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 96.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
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
- White0.1%
- Hispanic83.8%
- Black10.7%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
- Multiracial3.7%
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
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 Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Leandro Virtual Academy Other · San Leandro Unified | KG–12 | 102 | 2.4 mi |
| Independent Study Sojourner Truth Other · Oakland Unified | KG–12 | 481 | 2.6 mi |
| Infant and Preschool Program Other · Oakland Unified | Not reported | 1 | 2.9 mi |
| Burbank Preschool Center Other · Oakland Unified | Not reported | — | 2.9 mi |
| Alameda County Juvenile Hall/Court Other · Alameda County Office of Education | KG–12 | 56 | 3.5 mi |
| Castro Valley Virtual Academy Other · Castro Valley Unified | KG–12 | 45 | 4.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public
What grades does Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public serve?
Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public District.
How many students attend Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public?
Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public reported 723 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 79th percentile among 564 California combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 659 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public?
The calculated ratio is 14.8:1, based on 723 students and 48.89 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 Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public 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 Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
96.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public in?
Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public is part of Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public District, based in Oakland, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include San Leandro Virtual Academy (2.4 mi), Independent Study Sojourner Truth (2.6 mi), Infant and Preschool Program (2.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.