Tree of Life Charter in Ukiah, CA

At a glance

Reported students

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

18.6:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

California elementary enrollment

5th percentile

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

District median enrollment

Tree of Life Charter: 93 reported students.

State peer staffing position

13th percentile

18.6:1 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: 76
Teachers (FTE): 4.5
Student–teacher ratio: 16.9:1

What the reported data says about Tree of Life Charter

Tree of Life Charter is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Ukiah. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Tree of Life Charter District. NCES reports 93 students for 2024–25.

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

The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.6:1, below 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 White (55.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (25.8%). English learners represent 1.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Tree of Life Charter

1How do the reported 18.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 5 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 0.2 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: 1.3%
Students with disabilities: 9.2%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 51.6%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0.2
Nurses (FTE): 0.1
Psychologists (FTE): 0.2
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

White55.9%
Hispanic25.8%
Black0%
Asian5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial11.8%

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 Tree of Life 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
Frank Zeek Elementary Elementary · Ukiah Unified	KG–05	391	0.6 mi
River Oak Charter Elementary · Charter · River Oak Charter District	KG–08	245	1.4 mi
Oak Manor Elementary Elementary · Ukiah Unified	KG–06	417	1.5 mi
Yokayo Elementary Elementary · Ukiah Unified	KG–05	414	1.8 mi
Nokomis Elementary Elementary · Ukiah Unified	KG–05	342	2.4 mi
Grace Hudson Elementary Elementary · Ukiah Unified	KG–05	449	3 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Tree of Life Charter

What grades does Tree of Life Charter serve?

Tree of Life Charter reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Tree of Life Charter District.

How many students attend Tree of Life Charter?

Tree of Life Charter reported 93 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 5th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 76 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Tree of Life Charter?

The calculated ratio is 18.6:1, based on 93 students and 5 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 Tree of Life Charter a public, charter, or magnet school?

Tree of Life 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 Tree of Life Charter students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

51.6% 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 Tree of Life Charter in?

Tree of Life Charter is part of Tree of Life Charter District, based in Ukiah, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Tree of Life Charter?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Frank Zeek Elementary (0.6 mi), River Oak Charter (1.4 mi), Oak Manor Elementary (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.