At a glance
Reported students
54
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
6.02
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California other enrollment
23rd percentile
Compared with 564 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
497
Ralph Richardson Center: 54 reported students.
State peer staffing position
18th percentile
9:1 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
- 57
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Student–teacher ratio
- 5.2:1
What the reported data says about Ralph Richardson Center
Ralph Richardson Center is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Carmichael. It is one of 68 current school records connected to San Juan Unified. NCES reports 54 students for 2024–25.
Among 564 combined / other schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 220 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 23rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9:1, 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 (59.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.4%). English learners represent 3.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 98.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Ralph Richardson Center
- 1How do the reported 9:1 student–teacher ratio and 6.02 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 0.11 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 98.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 37%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.11
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.25
- 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
- White59.3%
- Hispanic20.4%
- Black5.6%
- Asian9.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.9%
- 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.
Other schools in San Juan Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
General Davie Jr. Primary Center
Other · Grades Not reported
1 reported students
La Vista Center
High · Grades 06–12
28 reported students
Meraki High
High · Grades 08–12
93 reported students
La Entrada Continuation High
High · Grades 09–12
102 reported students
Marvin Marshall Preschool and Children's Center
Elementary · Grades KG–KG
0 reported students
Laurel Ruff Transition
High · Grades 12–12
142 reported students
Public schools near Ralph Richardson Center
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visions In Education Other · Charter · Visions In Education District | KG–12 | 7,460 | 0.7 mi |
| General Davie Jr. Primary Center Other · San Juan Unified | Not reported | 1 | 2 mi |
| Marconi Learning Academy Other · Charter · Marconi Learning Academy District | KG–12 | 464 | 3 mi |
| Cordova Lane Center Other · Folsom-Cordova Unified | Not reported | — | 3.6 mi |
| Foundations Academy Other · Sacramento County Office of Education | KG–12 | 171 | 3.8 mi |
| Innovations Academy Other · Folsom-Cordova Unified | KG–12 | 113 | 4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ralph Richardson Center
What grades does Ralph Richardson Center serve?
Ralph Richardson Center reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in San Juan Unified.
How many students attend Ralph Richardson Center?
Ralph Richardson Center reported 54 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 23rd percentile among 564 California combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 57 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ralph Richardson Center?
The calculated ratio is 9:1, based on 54 students and 6.02 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 Ralph Richardson Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ralph Richardson Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on San Juan Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Ralph Richardson Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
37% 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 Ralph Richardson Center in?
Ralph Richardson Center is part of San Juan Unified, based in Carmichael, CA, which operates 68 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ralph Richardson Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Visions In Education (0.7 mi), General Davie Jr. Primary Center (2 mi), Marconi Learning Academy (3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.