Overview
Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito Juarez is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Richmond, California. The school enrolls 490 students. It is part of the Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito Juarez District district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
37.7:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
83% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictRichmond Charter Elementary-Benito Juarez District
County6013
CityRichmond
ZIP94804
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060167013753
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment490
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino90.1%
Black / African American2.7%
Asian4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races1.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %83%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)