REACH Leadership STEAM Academy in Riverside, CA

At a glance

Reported students

645

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

28:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

California elementary enrollment

82nd percentile

Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

645

REACH Leadership STEAM Academy: 645 reported students.

State peer staffing position

98th percentile

28:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. 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: 613
Teachers (FTE): 23
Student–teacher ratio: 26.7:1

What the reported data says about REACH Leadership STEAM Academy

REACH Leadership STEAM Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Riverside. It is one of 1 current school records connected to REACH Leadership STEAM Academy District. NCES reports 645 students for 2024–25.

Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 82nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 28:1, above the California median of 22.4:1 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 (53.5%) and Black (16.4%). English learners represent 6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking REACH Leadership STEAM Academy

1How do the reported 28:1 student–teacher ratio and 23 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.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 6%
Students with disabilities: 8%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 57.1%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 1
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

White14.4%
Hispanic53.5%
Black16.4%
Asian5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
Multiracial8.8%

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 REACH Leadership STEAM Academy

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
Harada Elementary Elementary · Riverside Unified	KG–06	603	0.5 mi
Longfellow Elementary Elementary · Riverside Unified	KG–06	701	1.4 mi
Emerson Elementary Elementary · Riverside Unified	KG–06	669	1.5 mi
Fremont Elementary Elementary · Riverside Unified	KG–06	593	2 mi
Highgrove Elementary Elementary · Riverside Unified	KG–06	848	2.4 mi
Alcott Elementary Elementary · Riverside Unified	KG–06	603	2.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions about REACH Leadership STEAM Academy

What grades does REACH Leadership STEAM Academy serve?

REACH Leadership STEAM Academy reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in REACH Leadership STEAM Academy District.

How many students attend REACH Leadership STEAM Academy?

REACH Leadership STEAM Academy reported 645 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 82nd percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 613 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at REACH Leadership STEAM Academy?

The calculated ratio is 28:1, based on 645 students and 23 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is REACH Leadership STEAM Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?

REACH Leadership STEAM Academy 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 REACH Leadership STEAM Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

57.1% 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 REACH Leadership STEAM Academy in?

REACH Leadership STEAM Academy is part of REACH Leadership STEAM Academy District, based in Riverside, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near REACH Leadership STEAM Academy?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Harada Elementary (0.5 mi), Longfellow Elementary (1.4 mi), Emerson Elementary (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.