- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chino, CA
Cal Aero Preserve Academy
Federal NCES profile for Cal Aero Preserve Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060846012552
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 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
Cal Aero Preserve Academy earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 11
- elementary schools in Chino · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.4:1
- small classes for California
- 26.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Cal Aero Preserve Academy has class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cal Aero Preserve Academy ranks #6 of 11 elementary schools in Chino, CA.
School address
District: Chino Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060846012552 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
Cal Aero Preserve Academy held near 1,718 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+45 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 68.4 → 70.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+45 students YoY 060846012552 · Chino, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
982 enr · 14.4:1 · 26.1% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Chino Hills High (2,748 students)
Cal Aero Preserve Academy held near 1,718 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+45 headcount). Teacher FTE added 68.4 → 70.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Cal Aero Preserve Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chino Hills Hi
Chino Hills High
2,748 students
- Ruben S. Ayala
Ruben S. Ayala High
2,541 students
- Chino High
Chino High
2,077 students
- Don Antonio Lu
Don Antonio Lugo High
1,256 students
- Canyon Hills J 1,070
Canyon Hills Junior High
1,070 students
- This school 982
Cal Aero Preserve Academy
982 students
What this shows Cal Aero Preserve Academy reports 982 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cal Aero Preserve Academy compares
Cal Aero Preserve Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 33% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.1% | ▼ 53% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 982 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
982
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 10% in California - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.5%
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
$14,518
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 982 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Asian 43.3%
Hispanic or Latino 34.7%
White 9.6%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 5.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 43.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, Cal Aero Preserve Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chino Valley Unified reports $14,518 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cal Aero Preserve Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chino Hills High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ruben S. Ayala High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chino High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Don Antonio Lugo High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Canyon Hills Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cal Aero Preserve Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,541
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,256
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Chino
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Allegiance Steam Academy - Thrive
Standard public school
950 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Edwin Rhodes Elementary
Standard public school
860 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Lyle S. Briggs Fundamental
Standard public school
643 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Howard Cattle Elementary
Standard public school
594 students 22:1 students per teacher
Dickson Elementary
Standard public school
566 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Walnut Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
483 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~982 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cal Aero Preserve Academy
How many students attend Cal Aero Preserve Academy?
Cal Aero Preserve Academy has 982 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chino, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,673 (2022-23) → 1,718 (2023-24), nearly flat (+45).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cal Aero Preserve Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Cal Aero Preserve Academy is 14.4:1, which is 33% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 8% 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 Cal Aero Preserve Academy?
26.1% of students at Cal Aero Preserve Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cal Aero Preserve Academy?
The largest demographic group at Cal Aero Preserve Academy is Asian at 43.3% of enrollment, in Chino, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cal Aero Preserve Academy?
Cal Aero Preserve Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Cal Aero Preserve Academy rank among elementary schools in Chino?
By Resource Investment Index, Cal Aero Preserve Academy ranks #6 of 11 elementary schools in Chino, 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 Chino on the city page.
What other schools are in Chino Valley Unified?
Besides Cal Aero Preserve Academy, Chino Valley Unified also operates Chino Hills High (2,748 students), Ruben S. Ayala High (2,541 students), and Chino High (2,077 students). See the Chino Valley Unified district page for the complete list.