Enrollment
470
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Duarte, CA
Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8)
Federal NCES profile for Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061152001283
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8) earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Duarte · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- students per teacher
- 63.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8) has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8) ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Duarte, CA.
School address
District: Duarte Unified · California
NCES ID 061152001283 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8) compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8)
Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8) is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Duarte, California, enrolling 470 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 63.9% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 470 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,959 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #141, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 16/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Duarte's elementary schools, it stands alongside Maxwell Academy (Pk-8) (504 students): Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8) is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.6:1 vs 22.9:1).
Duarte Unified also operates Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8) (848 students) and Duarte High (756 students) alongside Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8).
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 Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8) compares
Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8) on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.9% | ▲ 15% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 470 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
470
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 32% in California - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$17,028
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 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 91.7%
White 3.4%
Asian 2.6%
African American 1.5%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8) is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Duarte Unified, which includes Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8).
$17,028
Per student
+3%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.7%
State 50.8%
Federal 12.5%
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 Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Duarte High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maxwell Academy (Pk-8) | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (Tk-6) | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mt. Olive Innovation and Technology High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 54
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar elementary schools in Duarte
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~470 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8)
How many students attend Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8)?
Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8) has 470 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Duarte, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8)?
The student-teacher ratio at Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8) is 19.6:1, which is 9% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 25% 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 Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8)?
63.9% of students at Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8)?
The largest demographic group at Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8) is Hispanic or Latino at 91.7% of enrollment, in Duarte, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8)?
Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8) has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8) rank among elementary schools in Duarte?
By Resource Investment Index, Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8) ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Duarte, 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 Duarte on the city page.
Is Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8) a good school?
Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8) earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Duarte Unified?
Besides Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8), Duarte Unified also operates Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8) (848 students), Duarte High (756 students), and Maxwell Academy (Pk-8) (504 students). See the Duarte Unified district page for the complete list.
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