At a glance
Reported students
529
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.99
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California other enrollment
73rd percentile
Compared with 564 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
478.5
Keema School for Independent Study: 529 reported students.
State peer staffing position
55th percentile
18.9:1 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
- 1,032
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35.1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 29.4:1
What the reported data says about Keema School for Independent Study
Keema School for Independent Study is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Sacramento. It is one of 44 current school records connected to Twin Rivers Unified. NCES reports 529 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 73rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.9:1, close to 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 Hispanic or Latino (49.9%) and White (20.6%). English learners represent 13.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Keema School for Independent Study
- 1How do the reported 18.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.99 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 2.2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 13.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 91.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2.2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White20.6%
- Hispanic49.9%
- Black11.3%
- Asian6.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.1%
- Multiracial8.7%
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
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 Twin Rivers Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Creative Connections Arts Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
716 reported students
F. C. Joyce TK-8
Elementary · Grades KG–08
537 reported students
Michael J. Castori Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
545 reported students
Foothill Ranch Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
509 reported students
Foothill Oaks Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
508 reported students
Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy
Middle · Grades 07–08
503 reported students
Public schools near Keema School for Independent Study
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands Community Charter Other · Charter · Highlands Community Charter District | 01–12 | 11,713 | 0.3 mi |
| California Innovative Career Academy Other · Charter · California Innovative Career Academy District | 01–12 | 1,729 | 0.3 mi |
| Higher Learning Academy Other · Charter · Higher Learning Academy District | KG–12 | 519 | 0.9 mi |
| Robla Preschool Other · Robla Elementary | Not reported | — | 1 mi |
| Paseo Grande Charter Other · Charter · Paseo Grande Charter District | KG–12 | 152 | 1.6 mi |
| Marconi Learning Academy Other · Charter · Marconi Learning Academy District | KG–12 | 464 | 2.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Keema School for Independent Study
What grades does Keema School for Independent Study serve?
Keema School for Independent Study reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (alternative school) in Twin Rivers Unified.
How many students attend Keema School for Independent Study?
Keema School for Independent Study reported 529 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 73rd percentile among 564 California combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,032 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Keema School for Independent Study?
The calculated ratio is 18.9:1, based on 529 students and 27.99 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 Keema School for Independent Study a public, charter, or magnet school?
Keema School for Independent Study is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Twin Rivers Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Keema School for Independent Study students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
91.9% 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 Keema School for Independent Study in?
Keema School for Independent Study is part of Twin Rivers Unified, based in McClellan, CA, which operates 44 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Keema School for Independent Study?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Highlands Community Charter (0.3 mi), California Innovative Career Academy (0.3 mi), Higher Learning Academy (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.