At a glance
Reported students
714
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31.77
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California other enrollment
78th percentile
Compared with 564 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
714
Rio Valley Charter: 714 reported students.
State peer staffing position
72nd percentile
22.5:1 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
- 763
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47.8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16:1
What the reported data says about Rio Valley Charter
Rio Valley Charter is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Lodi. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Rio Valley Charter District. NCES reports 714 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 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.5:1, 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 (37.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%). English learners represent 5.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 2 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Rio Valley Charter
- 1How do the reported 22.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.77 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 4.27 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 65.4%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4.27
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.34
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.36
- 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
- White37.4%
- Hispanic36%
- Black4.3%
- Asian16.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.1%
- Multiracial1.8%
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
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
2 distinct courses 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 Rio Valley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Oaks Charter Other · Charter · Vista Oaks Charter District | KG–12 | 999 | 1.5 mi |
| Independence Other · Lodi Unified | KG–12 | 166 | 1.6 mi |
| Valley Robotics Academy Other · Lodi Unified | KG–12 | 278 | 1.6 mi |
| Special Education Preschool DIS Other · Lincoln Unified | Not reported | 2 | 6.8 mi |
| ABLE Charter Other · Charter · ABLE Charter District | KG–12 | 1,186 | 7.4 mi |
| District Special Education Other · Stockton Unified | KG–12 | 112 | 7.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Rio Valley Charter
What grades does Rio Valley Charter serve?
Rio Valley Charter reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Rio Valley Charter District.
How many students attend Rio Valley Charter?
Rio Valley Charter reported 714 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 78th percentile among 564 California combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 763 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Rio Valley Charter?
The calculated ratio is 22.5:1, based on 714 students and 31.77 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 Rio Valley Charter a public, charter, or magnet school?
Rio Valley 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 Rio Valley Charter students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
65.4% 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 Rio Valley Charter in?
Rio Valley Charter is part of Rio Valley Charter District, based in Lodi, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Rio Valley Charter?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Vista Oaks Charter (1.5 mi), Independence (1.6 mi), Valley Robotics Academy (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.