- Enrollment
- 858
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hollister, CA
Accelerated Achievement Academy
Federal NCES profile for Accelerated Achievement Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061734012565
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Accelerated Achievement Academy earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools.
- #1 of 12
- elementary schools in Hollister · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- small classes for California
- 32.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Accelerated Achievement Academy has class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Accelerated Achievement Academy ranks #1 of 12 elementary schools in Hollister, CA.
School address
District: Hollister · California
NCES ID 061734012565 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Accelerated Achievement Academy held near 162 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 8.5 → 6.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 061734012565 · Hollister, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
151 enr · 18.9:1 · 32.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Hollister Dual Language Academy (858 students)
Accelerated Achievement Academy held near 162 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 8.5 → 6.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Accelerated Achievement Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hollister Dual
Hollister Dual Language Academy
858 students
- Ladd Lane Elem
Ladd Lane Elementary
767 students
- Rancho Santana
Rancho Santana
678 students
- Rancho San Jus
Rancho San Justo
653 students
- Sunnyslope Ele
Sunnyslope Elementary
602 students
- This school 151
Accelerated Achievement Academy
151 students
What this shows Accelerated Achievement Academy reports 151 students on the CCD universe file.
How Accelerated Achievement Academy compares
Accelerated Achievement Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.9% | ▼ 41% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 151 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
151
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 26% in California - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,616
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.2%
White 11.3%
Asian 10.6%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.2, Accelerated Achievement Academy is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Hollister reports $14,616 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Accelerated Achievement Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollister Dual Language Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ladd Lane Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rancho Santana | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rancho San Justo | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunnyslope Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Accelerated Achievement Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 28.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Similar elementary schools in Hollister
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hollister Dual Language Academy
Standard public school
858 students 22:1 students per teacher
Ladd Lane Elementary
Standard public school
767 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Spring Grove Elementary
Standard public school
762 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Rancho Santana
Standard public school
678 students 28.3:1 students per teacher
Sunnyslope Elementary
Standard public school
602 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Cerra Vista Elementary
Standard public school
602 students 26.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~151 students)
Frequently asked questions about Accelerated Achievement Academy
How many students attend Accelerated Achievement Academy?
Accelerated Achievement Academy has 151 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hollister, CA. CCD year-over-year: 164 (2022-23) → 162 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Accelerated Achievement Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Accelerated Achievement Academy is 18.9:1, which is 12% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Accelerated Achievement Academy?
32.9% of students at Accelerated Achievement Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Accelerated Achievement Academy?
The largest demographic group at Accelerated Achievement Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 72.2% of enrollment, in Hollister, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Accelerated Achievement Academy?
Accelerated Achievement Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Accelerated Achievement Academy rank among elementary schools in Hollister?
By Resource Investment Index, Accelerated Achievement Academy ranks #1 of 12 elementary schools in Hollister, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hollister on the city page.
What other schools are in Hollister?
Besides Accelerated Achievement Academy, Hollister also operates Hollister Dual Language Academy (858 students), Ladd Lane Elementary (767 students), and Rancho Santana (678 students). See the Hollister district page for the complete list.