- Enrollment
- 2,336
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Carlsbad, CA
Carlsbad Seaside Academy
Federal NCES profile for Carlsbad Seaside Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 74/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060750008311
👥 S:T ratio 78
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carlsbad Seaside Academy earns 74/100 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 22
- public schools in Carlsbad · Resource Index
- 74
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.4:1
- small classes for California
- 21.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Carlsbad Seaside Academy has class sizes smaller than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carlsbad Seaside Academy ranks #2 of 22 public schools in Carlsbad, CA.
School address
District: Carlsbad Unified · California
NCES ID 060750008311 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Carlsbad Seaside Academy shrank from 84 students in 2022-23 to 54 in 2023-24 (-35.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 7.1 → 3.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 060750008311 · Carlsbad, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
38 enr · 5.4:1 · 21.4% lunch · RII 74
Nearest enrollment peer: Carlsbad High (2,336 students)
Carlsbad Seaside Academy shrank from 84 students in 2022-23 to 54 in 2023-24 (-35.7%). Teacher FTE lost 7.1 → 3.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Carlsbad Seaside Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carlsbad High
Carlsbad High
2,336 students
- Sage Creek Hig
Sage Creek High
1,289 students
- Aviara Oaks Mi
Aviara Oaks Middle
991 students
- Valley Middle 807
Valley Middle
807 students
- Hope Elementar 659
Hope Elementary
659 students
- This school 38
Carlsbad Seaside Academy
38 students
What this shows Carlsbad Seaside Academy reports 38 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carlsbad Seaside Academy compares
Carlsbad Seaside Academy is a shrinking 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 | 5.4:1 | ▼ 75% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.4% | ▼ 61% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 38 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.4:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
38
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
5.4:1
students per teacher
- 75% 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.
Funding equity
$15,022
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
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.
Student demographics
White 71.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%
African American 7.9%
Two or More 2.6%
Largest group: White at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.4, Carlsbad Seaside Academy is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carlsbad Unified reports $15,022 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carlsbad Seaside Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sage Creek High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aviara Oaks Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hope Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carlsbad Seaside Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,289
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide other 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 (~38 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Carlsbad Seaside Academy
How many students attend Carlsbad Seaside Academy?
Carlsbad Seaside Academy has 38 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Carlsbad, CA. CCD year-over-year: 84 (2022-23) → 54 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carlsbad Seaside Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Carlsbad Seaside Academy is 5.4:1, which is 75% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 66% 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 Carlsbad Seaside Academy?
21.4% of students at Carlsbad Seaside Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carlsbad Seaside Academy?
The largest demographic group at Carlsbad Seaside Academy is White at 71.1% of enrollment, in Carlsbad, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carlsbad Seaside Academy?
Carlsbad Seaside Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 74/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Carlsbad Seaside Academy rank among public schools in Carlsbad?
By Resource Investment Index, Carlsbad Seaside Academy ranks #2 of 22 public schools in Carlsbad, 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 Carlsbad on the city page.
What other schools are in Carlsbad Unified?
Besides Carlsbad Seaside Academy, Carlsbad Unified also operates Carlsbad High (2,336 students), Sage Creek High (1,289 students), and Aviara Oaks Middle (991 students). See the Carlsbad Unified district page for the complete list.