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El Rancho Charter

181 S. Del Giorgio Rd., Anaheim, CA 92808Orange Unified
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0708Charter
1,108
Students
Total enrolled
$16,323
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
14% vs nat'l
28.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
84% vs nat'l
57/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
14% vs nat'l
Large public school
Serves 1,108 students in grades 07–08 in Anaheim, California.
14% above average funding
District spends $16,323 per pupil, 14% more than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 57th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

El Rancho Charter is a very large middle in Anaheim, California, serving grades 07–08 with 1,108 students. The district invests $16,323 per student — 14% above the national average of $14,347, with a 28.3:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 30% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at El Rancho Charter

1,108
Total Students
28.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
30%
Free Lunch
39
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0708) are served by this school
Gender Distribution565 male · 541 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility30%
National avg 52% · 330 students
Student Composition
24%
41%
26%
Asian24%
White41%
Hispanic / Latino26%
Black2%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 062865004426

Academic Outcomes at El Rancho Charter

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
57
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 57th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 96th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 92808

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,323Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,323
State avg
$29,103
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,182
Student Support$3,101
Administration$1,959
Operations$2,448
Other$1,632
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,323 spent per student, an estimated $7,231 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
35%
54%
State government
35.0%
Local (property tax)
53.9%
Federal programs
11.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • 28.3:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location
CountyOrange County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
Phone: (714)997-6238
NCES ID: 062865004426
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Anaheim seeking a charter middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
181 S. Del Giorgio Rd., Anaheim, CA 92808
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.