- Enrollment
- 1,157
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Atascadero, CA
Atascadero Choices in Education Academy (Ace)
Federal NCES profile for Atascadero Choices in Education Academy (Ace), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060330010317
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Atascadero Choices in Education Academy (Ace) earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of California schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Atascadero · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.5:1
- large classes for California
- 29.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Atascadero Choices in Education Academy (Ace) has class sizes larger than 87% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Atascadero Choices in Education Academy (Ace) ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Atascadero, CA.
School address
District: Atascadero Unified · California
NCES ID 060330010317 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Atascadero Choices in Education Academy (Ace) grew from 158 students in 2022-23 to 166 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 6.5 → 5.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 060330010317 · Atascadero, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
159 enr · 26.5:1 · 29.1% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Atascadero High (1,157 students)
Atascadero Choices in Education Academy (Ace) grew from 158 students in 2022-23 to 166 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 6.5 → 5.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Atascadero Choices in Education Academy (Ace) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Atascadero Hig
Atascadero High
1,157 students
- Atascadero Mid
Atascadero Middle
845 students
- San Benito Ele 403
San Benito Elementary
403 students
- Monterey Road 382
Monterey Road Elementary
382 students
- Santa Rosa Roa 377
Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy
377 students
- This school 159
Atascadero Choices in Education Academy (Ace)
159 students
What this shows Atascadero Choices in Education Academy (Ace) reports 159 students on the CCD universe file.
How Atascadero Choices in Education Academy (Ace) compares
Atascadero Choices in Education Academy (Ace) is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.1% | ▼ 48% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 159 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
159
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
26.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in California - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
57.2%
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
$14,952
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
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.9%
Hispanic or Latino 25.2%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.9%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 67.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.4, Atascadero Choices in Education Academy (Ace) is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Atascadero Unified reports $14,952 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Atascadero Choices in Education Academy (Ace) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atascadero High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Atascadero Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Benito Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monterey Road Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Atascadero Choices in Education Academy (Ace)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
Similar high schools in Atascadero
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~159 students)
Frequently asked questions about Atascadero Choices in Education Academy (Ace)
How many students attend Atascadero Choices in Education Academy (Ace)?
Atascadero Choices in Education Academy (Ace) has 159 students enrolled. It is a high school in Atascadero, CA. CCD year-over-year: 158 (2022-23) → 166 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atascadero Choices in Education Academy (Ace)?
The student-teacher ratio at Atascadero Choices in Education Academy (Ace) is 26.5:1, which is 23% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Atascadero Choices in Education Academy (Ace)?
29.1% of students at Atascadero Choices in Education Academy (Ace) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Atascadero Choices in Education Academy (Ace)?
The largest demographic group at Atascadero Choices in Education Academy (Ace) is White at 67.9% of enrollment, in Atascadero, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Atascadero Choices in Education Academy (Ace)?
Atascadero Choices in Education Academy (Ace) has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower 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 Atascadero Choices in Education Academy (Ace) rank among high schools in Atascadero?
By Resource Investment Index, Atascadero Choices in Education Academy (Ace) ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Atascadero, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Atascadero on the city page.
What other schools are in Atascadero Unified?
Besides Atascadero Choices in Education Academy (Ace), Atascadero Unified also operates Atascadero High (1,157 students), Atascadero Middle (845 students), and San Benito Elementary (403 students). See the Atascadero Unified district page for the complete list.