At a glance
Reported students
293
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18.95
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California other enrollment
59th percentile
Compared with 564 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
50.5
Placer County Pathways Charter: 293 reported students.
State peer staffing position
39th percentile
15.5:1 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
- 278
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17.1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.3:1
What the reported data says about Placer County Pathways Charter
Placer County Pathways Charter is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Auburn. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Placer County Office of Education. NCES reports 293 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 59th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.5:1, 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 White (61.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%). English learners represent 4.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18%. 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 Placer County Pathways Charter
- 1How do the reported 15.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.95 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 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 18%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 50.5%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.25
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White61.8%
- Hispanic29%
- Black1.4%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.1%
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.
Other schools in Placer County Office of Education
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Placer County Special Education
Other · Grades KG–12
85 reported students
Sierra Vista
Other · Grades 03–12
16 reported students
Placer County Court
Other · Grades 04–12
14 reported students
Public schools near Placer County Pathways 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Placer County Special Education Other · Placer County Office of Education | KG–12 | 85 | under 0.1 mi |
| Placer County Court Other · Placer County Office of Education | 04–12 | 14 | under 0.1 mi |
| EV Cain Elementary Elementary · Auburn Union Elementary | KG–08 | 411 | 0.2 mi |
| Placer High High · Placer Union High | 09–12 | 1,265 | 1 mi |
| Confluence Continuation High High · Placer Union High | 10–12 | 103 | 1 mi |
| Maidu Virtual Charter Academy High · Charter · Maidu Virtual Charter Academy District | 09–12 | 114 | 1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Placer County Pathways Charter
What grades does Placer County Pathways Charter serve?
Placer County Pathways Charter reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (alternative school) in Placer County Office of Education.
How many students attend Placer County Pathways Charter?
Placer County Pathways Charter reported 293 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 59th percentile among 564 California combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 278 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Placer County Pathways Charter?
The calculated ratio is 15.5:1, based on 293 students and 18.95 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 Placer County Pathways Charter a public, charter, or magnet school?
Placer County Pathways 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 Placer County Pathways Charter students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
50.5% 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 Placer County Pathways Charter in?
Placer County Pathways Charter is part of Placer County Office of Education, based in Rocklin, CA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Placer County Pathways Charter?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Placer County Special Education (under 0.1 mi), Placer County Court (under 0.1 mi), EV Cain Elementary (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.