- Enrollment
- 2,183
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Orange, CA
California Iinspire Academy
Federal NCES profile for California Iinspire Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062865004419
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
California Iinspire Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #9 of 17
- elementary schools in Orange · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 33.3:1
- large classes for California
- 69.9%
- free-lunch eligible
California Iinspire Academy has class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, California Iinspire Academy ranks #9 of 17 elementary schools in Orange, CA.
School address
District: Orange Unified · California
NCES ID 062865004419 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+104 students YoY
California Iinspire Academy grew from 588 students in 2022-23 to 692 in 2023-24 (+17.7%).
Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+104 students YoY 062865004419 · Orange, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
699 enr · 33.3:1 · 69.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Canyon High (2,183 students)
California Iinspire Academy grew from 588 students in 2022-23 to 692 in 2023-24 (+17.7%). Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
California Iinspire Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canyon High
Canyon High
2,183 students
- Villa Park Hig
Villa Park High
2,023 students
- El Modena High
El Modena High
1,795 students
- Orange High
Orange High
1,728 students
- El Rancho Char
El Rancho Charter
1,144 students
- This school 699
California Iinspire Academy
699 students
What this shows California Iinspire Academy reports 699 students on the CCD universe file.
How California Iinspire Academy compares
California Iinspire Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 33.3:1 | ▲ 55% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.9% | ▲ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 699 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
33.3:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
699
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
33.3:1
students per teacher
- 55% above state mean
Top 98% in California - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,133
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 699 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.0%
White 3.3%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.3, California Iinspire Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orange Unified reports $15,133 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How California Iinspire Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Villa Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Modena High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orange High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Rancho Charter | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to California Iinspire Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,023
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,795
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,728
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,144
- Students per teacher
- 29.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Orange
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mcpherson Magnet
Standard public school
863 students 27:1 students per teacher
Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy
Standard public school
493 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science
Standard public school
430 students 30.7:1 students per teacher
Palmyra Elementary
Standard public school
429 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Cambridge Elementary
Standard public school
415 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
West Orange Elementary
Standard public school
410 students 31.5:1 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 (~699 students)
Frequently asked questions about California Iinspire Academy
How many students attend California Iinspire Academy?
California Iinspire Academy has 699 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Orange, CA. CCD year-over-year: 588 (2022-23) → 692 (2023-24), up 104.
What is the student-teacher ratio at California Iinspire Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at California Iinspire Academy is 33.3:1, which is 55% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 112% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at California Iinspire Academy?
69.9% of students at California Iinspire Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of California Iinspire Academy?
The largest demographic group at California Iinspire Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 93.0% of enrollment, in Orange, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for California Iinspire Academy?
California Iinspire Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 California Iinspire Academy rank among elementary schools in Orange?
By Resource Investment Index, California Iinspire Academy ranks #9 of 17 elementary schools in Orange, 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 Orange on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange Unified?
Besides California Iinspire Academy, Orange Unified also operates Canyon High (2,183 students), Villa Park High (2,023 students), and El Modena High (1,795 students). See the Orange Unified district page for the complete list.