Enrollment
279
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Altadena, CA
Aveson School of Leaders
Federal NCES profile for Aveson School of Leaders, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060207411929Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aveson School of Leaders earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of California schools.
- #2 of 7
- elementary schools in Altadena · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- small classes for California
- 19.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Aveson School of Leaders has class sizes smaller than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aveson School of Leaders ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Altadena, CA.
School address
District: Aveson School of Leaders District · California
NCES ID 060207411929 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aveson School of Leaders compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Aveson School of Leaders
Aveson School of Leaders is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Altadena, California, enrolling 279 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.0% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the California average.
Enrollment of 279 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 410 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #173.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 63/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 19.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Altadena's elementary schools, it stands alongside Jackson Elementary (658 students): Aveson School of Leaders is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.4:1 vs 26.3:1).
Aveson School of Leaders District is a single-school charter district, so Aveson School of Leaders 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 Aveson School of Leaders compares
Aveson School of Leaders on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.0% | ▼ 66% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 279 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
279
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 18% in California - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$13,427
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
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
White 53.2%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%
Asian 10.1%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 53.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, Aveson School of Leaders is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aveson School of Leaders District, which includes Aveson School of Leaders.
$13,427
Per student
-19%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.8%
State 30.2%
Federal 19.9%
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
Alma Fuerte Public
Standard public school
227 students 28.4:1 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 (~279 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Aveson School of Leaders
How many students attend Aveson School of Leaders?
Aveson School of Leaders has 279 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Altadena, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aveson School of Leaders?
The student-teacher ratio at Aveson School of Leaders is 17.4:1, which is 19% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 11% 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 Aveson School of Leaders?
19.0% of students at Aveson School of Leaders are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aveson School of Leaders?
The largest demographic group at Aveson School of Leaders is White at 53.2% of enrollment, in Altadena, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aveson School of Leaders?
Aveson School of Leaders has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Aveson School of Leaders rank among elementary schools in Altadena?
By Resource Investment Index, Aveson School of Leaders ranks #2 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 Aveson School of Leaders a good school?
Aveson School of Leaders earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% 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 Aveson School of Leaders District?
None; Aveson School of Leaders District is a single-school charter district, and Aveson School of Leaders is its only campus.
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