Enrollment
13
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brea, CA
Bousd Online Academy
Federal NCES profile for Bousd Online Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060588014495
👥 S:T ratio 83
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bousd Online Academy earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #2 of 7
- elementary schools in Brea · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.3:1
- small classes for California
- 13.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bousd Online Academy has class sizes smaller than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bousd Online Academy ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Brea, CA.
School address
District: Brea-Olinda Unified · California
NCES ID 060588014495 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-80% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bousd Online Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bousd Online Academy
Bousd Online Academy is a lower-poverty, small elementary school in Brea, California, enrolling 13 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 4.3:1, Bousd Online Academy is leaner than roughly 99% of California schools and 80% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.0% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the California average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of California schools, with 13 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and Two or More (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 69.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Brea's elementary schools, it stands alongside Olinda Elementary (649 students): Bousd Online Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (4.3:1 vs 24:1).
Brea-Olinda Unified also operates Brea Olinda High (1,676 students) and Brea Junior High (921 students) alongside Bousd Online Academy.
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 Bousd Online Academy compares
Bousd Online Academy on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.3:1 | ▼ 80% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.0% | ▼ 77% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 13 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.3:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
13
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
4.3:1
students per teacher
- 80% below state mean
Top 1% in California - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
69.2%
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
$14,114
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
Hispanic or Latino 46.2%
Two or More 30.8%
Asian 15.4%
African American 7.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, Bousd Online Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brea-Olinda Unified, which includes Bousd Online Academy.
$14,114
Per student
-15%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.1%
State 25.3%
Federal 6.6%
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 Bousd Online Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brea Olinda High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brea Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olinda Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Falcon Academy of Science and Technology | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mariposa Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bousd Online Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,676
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Brea
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Olinda Elementary
Standard public school
649 students 24:1 students per teacher
Falcon Academy of Science and Technology
Standard public school
544 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Mariposa Elementary
Standard public school
504 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Brea Country Hills Elementary
Standard public school
498 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Arovista Elementary
Standard public school
460 students 27.1:1 students per teacher
Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr
Standard public school
434 students 22.8:1 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 (~13 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bousd Online Academy
How many students attend Bousd Online Academy?
Bousd Online Academy has 13 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brea, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bousd Online Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bousd Online Academy is 4.3:1, which is 80% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 73% lower 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 Bousd Online Academy?
13.0% of students at Bousd Online Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bousd Online Academy?
The largest demographic group at Bousd Online Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 46.2% of enrollment, in Brea, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bousd Online Academy?
Bousd Online Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Bousd Online Academy rank among elementary schools in Brea?
By Resource Investment Index, Bousd Online Academy ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Brea, 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 Brea on the city page.
Is Bousd Online Academy a good school?
Bousd Online Academy earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California. 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 Brea-Olinda Unified?
Besides Bousd Online Academy, Brea-Olinda Unified also operates Brea Olinda High (1,676 students), Brea Junior High (921 students), and Olinda Elementary (649 students). See the Brea-Olinda Unified district page for the complete list.
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