American River Collegiate Academy

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American River Collegiate Academy ranks 992 nd of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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American River Collegiate Academy is a public charter elementary school located in Orangevale, California, serving grades K-4 with a total enrollment of 80 students. This high-performing school stands out for its exceptional academic achievement, low chronic absenteeism, and relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

American River Collegiate Academy consistently outperforms the state average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's ELA proficiency rate was 65.52%, compared to the state's 47.04%, and its Mathematics proficiency rate was 68.97%, significantly higher than the state's 35.54%. The school's 3rd and 4th-grade students also demonstrated strong performance, with ELA proficiency rates of 73.33% and 57.14%, respectively, and an impressive 86.67% Mathematics proficiency rate for 3rd-graders. In comparison, nearby schools like Golden Valley Orchard, Woodside K-8, and Ottomon Way Elementary have lower proficiency rates in both subjects.

Additionally, American River Collegiate Academy stands out for its low chronic absenteeism rate of 15.3% for the 2022-2023 school year, which is lower than the nearby schools, which range from 30.0% to 32.5%. The school also has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 33.75% in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to the nearby schools, which range from 29.75% to 55.61%. These metrics suggest a more engaged and economically stable student population at American River Collegiate Academy compared to the surrounding schools. The school's small size and low student-teacher ratio of 16:1 may also contribute to its strong academic performance and engagement.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-4

7755 Hazel Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662-2408

(916) 672-3550

District: American River Collegiate Academy District

SchoolDigger Rank:
992^nd of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 16.0

Number of students: 80

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.3%

Hispanic:

25.0%

Two or more races:

17.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details American River Collegiate Academy ranks better than 83.1% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.02. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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American River Collegiate Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

American River Collegiate Academy District:

SchoolDigger ranks American River Collegiate Academy District 195^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	84.02	992^nd	5862	83.1%

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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for American River Collegiate Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2021	11	1	5	3	7	27
2022	24	2	7	17	11	61
2023	37	3	6	20	14	80

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at American River Collegiate Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	27	2.4	11.0	33.3
2022	61	3.0	20.3	45.9
2023	80	5.0	16.0	33.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio American River Collegiate Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	27	2.4	11.0	33.3
2022	61	3.0	20.3	45.9
2023	80	5.0	16.0	33.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)							Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)							% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% DTP (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% DTP KG	Total
American River Collegiate Academy	Public, Charter	K-4	7755 Hazel Ave.	Orangevale	95662	Sacramento County	American River Collegiate Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 672-3550	80	5	16.0	33.8%	37 (46.3%)	3 (3.8%)	20 (25.0%)	6 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (17.5%)	84	992^nd of 5862 public elementary schools	83.1%					(n/a)				73.3	57.1					65.5	86.7	50.0					69.0
Oakview Community Elementary	Public	K-5	7229 Beech Ave.	Orangevale	95662	Sacramento County	San Juan Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 986-2215	426	17	25.0	43.2%	282 (66.2%)	2 (0.5%)	99 (23.2%)	16 (3.8%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (5.4%)	64.5	1850^th of 5862 public elementary schools	68.4%		65.7	1772^nd of 5874 public elementary schools	69.8%	78	43.6		43.6	49.2	53.6	47.3				50.0	38.8	56.1	52.7				48.6	95.8		95.8	$7,790
Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary	Public	K-5	7145 Filbert Ave.	Orangevale	95662	Sacramento County	San Juan Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 979-8209	296	12	24.6	30.4%	227 (76.7%)	3 (1.0%)	37 (12.5%)	10 (3.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.1%)	82.4	1054^th of 5862 public elementary schools	82.0%		87.8	828^th of 5874 public elementary schools	85.9%	226	69.6		69.6	52.0	67.9	63.6				61.3	53.9	66.7	57.8				59.7				$6,427
Golden Valley Orchard	Public, Charter	K-8	6550 Filbert Ave.	Orangevale	95662	Sacramento County	Golden Valley Orchard District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 987-1490	279	11	25.3	29.7%	206 (73.8%)	1 (0.4%)	49 (17.6%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.2%)	47.7	2681^st of 5862 public elementary schools	54.3%		44.5	2857^th of 5874 public elementary schools	51.4%	176	34.5	30.8	32.7	15.4	64.3	41.4	70.8	22.2	46.2	43.1	3.9	46.4	13.8	41.7	22.2	34.6	26.9	87.0	93.5	87.0
Woodside K-8	Public	K-8	8248 Villa Oak Dr.	Citrus Heights	95610	Sacramento County	San Juan Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 971-5216	395	18	21.5	53.2%	202 (51.1%)	20 (5.1%)	139 (35.2%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.3%)	45.1	2848^th of 5862 public elementary schools	51.4%		47.3	2679^th of 5874 public elementary schools	54.4%	169	40.5	19.2	32.4	39.5	49.0	43.9	40.0	25.9	30.8	38.3	34.9	38.9	17.1	25.0	15.5	20.0	25.7				$6,705
Ottomon Way Elementary	Public	K-5	9460 Ottomon Way	Orangevale	95662	Sacramento County	San Juan Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 979-8228	264	11	24.0	53.0%	138 (52.3%)	14 (5.3%)	79 (29.9%)	10 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	21 (8.0%)	33.2	3663^rd of 5862 public elementary schools	37.5%		37.8	3291^st of 5874 public elementary schools	44.0%	372	32.7		32.7	16.7	29.6	44.9				31.8	25.0	25.0	28.6				26.4				$8,524
George Sargeant Elementary	Public	K-5	1200 Ridgecrest Way	Roseville	95661	Placer County	Roseville City Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 771-1800	419	20	21.4	55.6%	227 (54.2%)	7 (1.7%)	149 (35.6%)	5 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (6.9%)	48	2663^rd of 5862 public elementary schools	54.6%		47.8	2657^th of 5874 public elementary schools	54.8%	6	29.3		29.3	43.6	39.4	48.8				44.2	52.7	28.2	32.9				36.5	96.8		96.8
Crestmont Elementary	Public	K-5	1501 Sheridan Ave.	Roseville	95661	Placer County	Roseville City Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 771-1750	471	22	21.3	53.5%	278 (59.0%)	8 (1.7%)	120 (25.5%)	13 (2.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (10.8%)	64.7	1835^th of 5862 public elementary schools	68.7%		48.6	2599^th of 5874 public elementary schools	55.8%	764	40.9		40.9	48.6	53.0	48.4				50.0	54.9	54.6	36.4				48.8	96.9
Oakhills Elementary	Public	K-3	9233 Twin School Rd.	Granite Bay	95746	Placer County	Eureka Union	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 791-5391	518	24	21.3	7.5%	291 (56.2%)	1 (0.2%)	63 (12.2%)	90 (17.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	72 (13.9%)								(n/a)				74.4						74.4	76.0						76.0				$11,193
Trajan Elementary	Public	K-5	6601 Trajan Dr.	Orangevale	95662	Sacramento County	San Juan Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 971-5200	402	16	25.1	43.5%	264 (65.7%)	10 (2.5%)	84 (20.9%)	11 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (7.5%)	51.9	2453^rd of 5862 public elementary schools	58.2%		57.7	2155^th of 5874 public elementary schools	63.3%	298	37.3		37.3	38.2	50.0	41.7				42.9	44.1	56.1	23.3				41.1				$7,995

Frequently Asked Questions about American River Collegiate Academy

Is American River Collegiate Academy a good school?

American River Collegiate Academy ranks 992^nd of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend American River Collegiate Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 80 students attended American River Collegiate Academy.

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What is the racial makeup of American River Collegiate Academy?

Students at American River Collegiate Academy are 46% White, 25% Hispanic, 18% Two or more races, 8% Asian, 4% African American.

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