Enrollment
314
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Beaumont, CA
21st Century Learning Institute
Federal NCES profile for 21st Century Learning Institute, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060429013779
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
21st Century Learning Institute earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of California schools.
- #9 of 14
- public schools in Beaumont · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 44.9:1
- large classes for California
- 54.5%
- free-lunch eligible
21st Century Learning Institute has class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, 21st Century Learning Institute ranks #9 of 14 public schools in Beaumont, CA.
School address
District: Beaumont Unified · California
NCES ID 060429013779 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
44.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+109% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How 21st Century Learning Institute compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at 21st Century Learning Institute
21st Century Learning Institute is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Beaumont, California, enrolling 314 students.
Class loads run heavy: 44.9:1 is larger than about 99% of California schools and 109% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 54.5% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 314 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,034 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #905, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (62%) and White (22%) (diversity index 56/100).
The surrounding Beaumont Unified spends $12,823 per pupil, 22% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Beaumont's public schools, it stands alongside Mission Vista Academy (6,724 students): 21st Century Learning Institute is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (44.9:1 vs 42.8:1).
Beaumont Unified also operates Beaumont Senior High (3,460 students) and San Gorgonio Middle (1,253 students) alongside 21st Century Learning Institute.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How 21st Century Learning Institute compares
21st Century Learning Institute on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 44.9:1 | ▲ 109% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.5% | ▼ 2% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 314 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
44.9:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
314
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
44.9:1
students per teacher
- 109% above state mean
Top 99% in California - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,823
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.1%
White 21.9%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 5.8%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, 21st Century Learning Institute is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beaumont Unified, which includes 21st Century Learning Institute.
$12,823
Per student
-22%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.8%
State 63.7%
Federal 8.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How 21st Century Learning Institute Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Gorgonio Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Summerwind Trails | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Starlight Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to 21st Century Learning Institute's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,460
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 1,253
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,107
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 978
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 872
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Beaumont
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~314 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~44.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about 21st Century Learning Institute
How many students attend 21st Century Learning Institute?
21st Century Learning Institute has 314 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Beaumont, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at 21st Century Learning Institute?
The student-teacher ratio at 21st Century Learning Institute is 44.9:1, which is 109% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 186% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at 21st Century Learning Institute?
54.5% of students at 21st Century Learning Institute are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of 21st Century Learning Institute?
The largest demographic group at 21st Century Learning Institute is Hispanic or Latino at 62.1% of enrollment, in Beaumont, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for 21st Century Learning Institute?
21st Century Learning Institute has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does 21st Century Learning Institute rank among public schools in Beaumont?
By Resource Investment Index, 21st Century Learning Institute ranks #9 of 14 public schools in Beaumont, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Beaumont on the city page.
Is 21st Century Learning Institute a good school?
21st Century Learning Institute earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Beaumont Unified?
Besides 21st Century Learning Institute, Beaumont Unified also operates Beaumont Senior High (3,460 students), San Gorgonio Middle (1,253 students), and Summerwind Trails (1,107 students). See the Beaumont Unified district page for the complete list.
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