Enrollment
1,075
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Windsor, CA
Cali Calmecac Language Academy
Federal NCES profile for Cali Calmecac Language Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060003406983Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cali Calmecac Language Academy earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Windsor · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.7:1
- students per teacher
- 44.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Cali Calmecac Language Academy has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cali Calmecac Language Academy ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Windsor, CA.
School address
District: Windsor Unified · California
NCES ID 060003406983 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cali Calmecac Language Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cali Calmecac Language Academy
Cali Calmecac Language Academy is a large charter elementary school in Windsor, California, enrolling 1,075 students.
At 20.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,075 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 706 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #512, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (77%) and White (19%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 538 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Windsor's elementary schools, it stands alongside Brooks Elementary (493 students): Cali Calmecac Language Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.7:1 vs 24.6:1).
Windsor Unified also operates Windsor High (1,700 students) and Windsor Middle (736 students) alongside Cali Calmecac Language 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 Cali Calmecac Language Academy compares
Cali Calmecac Language 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 | 20.7:1 | ▼ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.6% | ▼ 20% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,075 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,075
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 41% in California - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.8%
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
$14,106
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 538 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 77.1%
White 18.6%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.0, Cali Calmecac Language Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Windsor Unified, which includes Cali Calmecac Language Academy.
$14,106
Per student
-15%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.5%
State 29.8%
Federal 6.7%
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 Cali Calmecac Language Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Windsor Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mattie Washburn Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brooks Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bridges Community Based School North County Consortium | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cali Calmecac Language Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,700
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 52
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Windsor
1 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 (~1,075 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Cali Calmecac Language Academy
How many students attend Cali Calmecac Language Academy?
Cali Calmecac Language Academy has 1,075 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Windsor, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cali Calmecac Language Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Cali Calmecac Language Academy is 20.7:1, which is 4% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% 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 Cali Calmecac Language Academy?
44.6% of students at Cali Calmecac Language Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cali Calmecac Language Academy?
The largest demographic group at Cali Calmecac Language Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 77.1% of enrollment, in Windsor, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cali Calmecac Language Academy?
Cali Calmecac Language Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cali Calmecac Language Academy rank among public schools in Windsor?
By Resource Investment Index, Cali Calmecac Language Academy ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Windsor, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Windsor on the city page.
Is Cali Calmecac Language Academy a good school?
Cali Calmecac Language Academy earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Windsor Unified?
Besides Cali Calmecac Language Academy, Windsor Unified also operates Windsor High (1,700 students), Windsor Middle (736 students), and Mattie Washburn Elementary (535 students). See the Windsor Unified district page for the complete list.
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