- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ontario, CA
Central Language Academy
Federal NCES profile for Central Language Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062847009417
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Language Academy earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #13 of 26
- elementary schools in Ontario · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.4:1
- large classes for California
- 58.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Language Academy has class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Language Academy ranks #13 of 26 elementary schools in Ontario, CA.
School address
District: Ontario-Montclair · California
NCES ID 062847009417 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Central Language Academy held near 733 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 29.5 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 062847009417 · Ontario, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
736 enr · 25.4:1 · 58.7% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Edison Elementary (736 students)
Central Language Academy held near 733 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.5 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Central Language Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Central Language Academy
736 students
- Edison Element
Edison Elementary
736 students
- Ray Wiltsey Mi
Ray Wiltsey Middle
727 students
- Oaks Middle
Oaks Middle
668 students
- Serrano Middle
Serrano Middle
657 students
- Richard Haynes
Richard Haynes Elementary
641 students
What this shows Central Language Academy reports 736 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Language Academy compares
Central Language 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 | 25.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.7% | ▲ 6% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 736 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.4:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
736
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
25.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in California - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
24.7%
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
$21,832
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 736 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.2%
White 3.5%
African American 3.3%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.4, Central Language Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ontario-Montclair reports $21,832 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Language Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edison Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ray Wiltsey Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oaks Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Serrano Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richard Haynes Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Language Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Ontario
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Park View Elementary
Standard public school
844 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Ranch View Elementary
Standard public school
738 students 30.8:1 students per teacher
Edison Elementary
Standard public school
736 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Richard Haynes Elementary
Standard public school
641 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Berlyn Elementary
Standard public school
639 students 22:1 students per teacher
Bon View Elementary
Standard public school
598 students 23.9:1 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 (~736 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Central Language Academy
How many students attend Central Language Academy?
Central Language Academy has 736 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ontario, CA. CCD year-over-year: 733 (2022-23) → 733 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Language Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Language Academy is 25.4:1, which is 18% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Language Academy?
58.7% of students at Central Language Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Language Academy?
The largest demographic group at Central Language Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 90.2% of enrollment, in Ontario, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Language Academy?
Central Language Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Central Language Academy rank among elementary schools in Ontario?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Language Academy ranks #13 of 26 elementary schools in Ontario, 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 Ontario on the city page.
What other schools are in Ontario-Montclair?
Besides Central Language Academy, Ontario-Montclair also operates Edison Elementary (736 students), Ray Wiltsey Middle (727 students), and Oaks Middle (668 students). See the Ontario-Montclair district page for the complete list.