Enrollment
729
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alpaugh, CA
California Connections Academy Central Valley
Federal NCES profile for California Connections Academy Central Valley, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060241111819Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
California Connections Academy Central Valley earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of California schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Alpaugh · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 45.6:1
- large classes for California
- 61.4%
- free-lunch eligible
California Connections Academy Central Valley has class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, California Connections Academy Central Valley ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Alpaugh, CA.
School address
NCES ID 060241111819 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
45.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+112% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How California Connections Academy Central Valley compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at California Connections Academy Central Valley
California Connections Academy Central Valley is a higher-need, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Alpaugh, California, enrolling 729 students.
Class loads run heavy: 45.6:1 is larger than about 99% of California schools and 112% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 61.4% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 729 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,613 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #246.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and White (35%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 429 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding California Connections Academy@Central District spends $10,006 per pupil, 39% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
California Connections Academy@Central District is a single-school charter district, so California Connections Academy Central Valley 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 California Connections Academy Central Valley compares
California Connections Academy Central Valley on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 45.6:1 | ▲ 112% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.4% | ▲ 11% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 729 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
45.6:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
729
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
45.6:1
students per teacher
- 112% above state mean
Top 99% in California - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,006
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.7 FTE
Per 429 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 46.3%
White 35.2%
Two or More 11.0%
African American 5.0%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, California Connections Academy Central Valley is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for California Connections Academy@Central District, which includes California Connections Academy Central Valley.
$10,006
Per student
-39%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.2%
State 82.1%
Federal 7.6%
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.
Similar other 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 (~729 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about California Connections Academy Central Valley
How many students attend California Connections Academy Central Valley?
California Connections Academy Central Valley has 729 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alpaugh, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at California Connections Academy Central Valley?
The student-teacher ratio at California Connections Academy Central Valley is 45.6:1, which is 112% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 190% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at California Connections Academy Central Valley?
61.4% of students at California Connections Academy Central Valley are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of California Connections Academy Central Valley?
The largest demographic group at California Connections Academy Central Valley is Hispanic or Latino at 46.3% of enrollment, in Alpaugh, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for California Connections Academy Central Valley?
California Connections Academy Central Valley has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does California Connections Academy Central Valley rank among public schools in Alpaugh?
By Resource Investment Index, California Connections Academy Central Valley ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Alpaugh, 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 Alpaugh on the city page.
Is California Connections Academy Central Valley a good school?
California Connections Academy Central Valley earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 California Connections Academy@Central District?
None; California Connections Academy@Central District is a single-school charter district, and California Connections Academy Central Valley is its only campus.
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