- Enrollment
- 2,725
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fontana, CA
Chaparral Academy of Technology
Federal NCES profile for Chaparral Academy of Technology, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061392010362
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chaparral Academy of Technology earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of California schools.
- #2 of 39
- elementary schools in Fontana · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- small classes for California
- 68.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Chaparral Academy of Technology has class sizes smaller than 87% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chaparral Academy of Technology ranks #2 of 39 elementary schools in Fontana, CA.
School address
District: Fontana Unified · California
NCES ID 061392010362 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Chaparral Academy of Technology shrank from 263 students in 2022-23 to 242 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 13.6 → 15.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 061392010362 · Fontana, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
205 enr · 15.8:1 · 68.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Summit High (2,725 students)
Chaparral Academy of Technology shrank from 263 students in 2022-23 to 242 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE added 13.6 → 15.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Chaparral Academy of Technology in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Summit High
Summit High
2,725 students
- Fontana High
Fontana High
2,534 students
- Fontana a. B.
Fontana a. B. Miller High
1,950 students
- Jurupa Hills H
Jurupa Hills High
1,739 students
- Henry J. Kaise
Henry J. Kaiser High
1,660 students
- This school 205
Chaparral Academy of Technology
205 students
What this shows Chaparral Academy of Technology reports 205 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chaparral Academy of Technology compares
Chaparral Academy of Technology 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 27% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.4% | ▲ 23% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 205 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
205
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 13% in California - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$18,984
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.3%
African American 4.4%
White 3.4%
Asian 2.9%
Two or More 2.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.0, Chaparral Academy of Technology is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fontana Unified reports $18,984 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chaparral Academy of Technology Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fontana High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fontana a. B. Miller High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jurupa Hills High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henry J. Kaiser High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chaparral Academy of Technology's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,534
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,950
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,739
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,660
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Fontana
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sierra Lakes Elementary
Standard public school
902 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Cecilia Lucero Solorio Elementary
Standard public school
813 students 28:1 students per teacher
David W. Long Elementary
Standard public school
757 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Nancy R. Kordyak Elementary
Standard public school
718 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Dorothy Grant Innovations Academy
Standard public school
682 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Redwood Elementary
Standard public school
654 students 23.4:1 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 (~205 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chaparral Academy of Technology
How many students attend Chaparral Academy of Technology?
Chaparral Academy of Technology has 205 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fontana, CA. CCD year-over-year: 263 (2022-23) → 242 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chaparral Academy of Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Chaparral Academy of Technology is 15.8:1, which is 27% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 1% 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 Chaparral Academy of Technology?
68.4% of students at Chaparral Academy of Technology are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chaparral Academy of Technology?
The largest demographic group at Chaparral Academy of Technology is Hispanic or Latino at 86.3% of enrollment, in Fontana, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chaparral Academy of Technology?
Chaparral Academy of Technology has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chaparral Academy of Technology rank among elementary schools in Fontana?
By Resource Investment Index, Chaparral Academy of Technology ranks #2 of 39 elementary schools in Fontana, 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 Fontana on the city page.
What other schools are in Fontana Unified?
Besides Chaparral Academy of Technology, Fontana Unified also operates Summit High (2,725 students), Fontana High (2,534 students), and Fontana a. B. Miller High (1,950 students). See the Fontana Unified district page for the complete list.