Overview
La Vida Charter is a public other serving grades 0–12 in Willits, California. The school enrolls 60 students. It is part of the La Vida Charter 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
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
75% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelOther
Grade Span0–12
DistrictLa Vida Charter District
County6045
CityWillits
ZIP95490
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060202411686
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment60
White7.0%
Hispanic / Latino14.0%
Black / African American1.2%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native62.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.3%
Two or More Races12.8%
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 %75%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)