Enrollment
227
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Altadena, CA
Alma Fuerte Public
Federal NCES profile for Alma Fuerte Public, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060240814146Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alma Fuerte Public earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of California schools.
- #3 of 7
- elementary schools in Altadena · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.4:1
- large classes for California
- 68.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Alma Fuerte Public has class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alma Fuerte Public ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Altadena, CA.
School address
District: Alma Fuerte Public District · California
NCES ID 060240814146 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alma Fuerte Public compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alma Fuerte Public
Alma Fuerte Public is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in Altadena, California, enrolling 227 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.4:1 is larger than about 94% of California schools and 32% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 227 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 691 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #356.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (77%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 227 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Altadena's elementary schools, it stands alongside Jackson Elementary (658 students): Alma Fuerte Public is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (28.4:1 vs 26.3:1).
Alma Fuerte Public District is a single-school charter district, so Alma Fuerte Public operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Alma Fuerte Public compares
Alma Fuerte Public on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.4:1 | ▲ 32% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.3% | ▲ 23% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 227 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.4:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
227
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
28.4:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 94% in California - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
24.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,423
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 76.7%
African American 15.4%
Two or More 5.7%
White 2.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.4, Alma Fuerte Public is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alma Fuerte Public District, which includes Alma Fuerte Public.
$13,423
Per student
-19%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.3%
State 47.2%
Federal 7.4%
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.
Similar elementary schools in Altadena
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Jackson Elementary
Standard public school
658 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Altadena Elementary
Standard public school
527 students 31:1 students per teacher
Odyssey Charter
Standard public school
463 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Ocs - South
Standard public school
392 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Aveson School of Leaders
Standard public school
279 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Pasadena Rosebud Academy
Standard public school
169 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~227 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~28.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Alma Fuerte Public
How many students attend Alma Fuerte Public?
Alma Fuerte Public has 227 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Altadena, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alma Fuerte Public?
The student-teacher ratio at Alma Fuerte Public is 28.4:1, which is 32% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 81% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alma Fuerte Public?
68.3% of students at Alma Fuerte Public are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alma Fuerte Public?
The largest demographic group at Alma Fuerte Public is Hispanic or Latino at 76.7% of enrollment, in Altadena, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alma Fuerte Public?
Alma Fuerte Public has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alma Fuerte Public rank among elementary schools in Altadena?
By Resource Investment Index, Alma Fuerte Public ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Altadena, 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 Altadena on the city page.
Is Alma Fuerte Public a good school?
Alma Fuerte Public earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% 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 Alma Fuerte Public District?
None; Alma Fuerte Public District is a single-school charter district, and Alma Fuerte Public is its only campus.
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