Serving 315 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Placer Charter ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30% in CA)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Placer Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Placer Charter's student population of 315 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
315 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Placer Charter is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)55-59%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
18%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
61%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Placer Charter?
315 students attend Placer Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Placer Charter students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Placer Charter?
Placer Charter has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Placer Charter offer ?
Placer Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Placer Charter part of?
Placer Charter is part of Placer Academy Charter School District.
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