- Enrollment
- 2,755
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Yucaipa, CA
Competitive Edge Charter Academy (Ceca)
Federal NCES profile for Competitive Edge Charter Academy (Ceca), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064356012910Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Competitive Edge Charter Academy (Ceca) earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 9
- elementary schools in Yucaipa · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.1:1
- students per teacher
- 22.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Competitive Edge Charter Academy (Ceca) has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Competitive Edge Charter Academy (Ceca) ranks #3 of 9 elementary schools in Yucaipa, CA.
School address
District: Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 064356012910 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Competitive Edge Charter Academy (Ceca) held near 716 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 33.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 064356012910 · Yucaipa, CA Elementary · MID · CHARTER
717 enr · 23.1:1 · 22.1% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Yucaipa High (2,755 students)
Competitive Edge Charter Academy (Ceca) held near 716 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 33.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Competitive Edge Charter Academy (Ceca) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Yucaipa High
Yucaipa High
2,755 students
- Park View Midd 870
Park View Middle
870 students
- This school 717
Competitive Edge Charter Academy (Ceca)
717 students
- Mesa View Midd 717
Mesa View Middle
717 students
- Wildwood Eleme 607
Wildwood Elementary
607 students
- Chapman Height 597
Chapman Heights Elementary
597 students
What this shows Competitive Edge Charter Academy (Ceca) reports 717 students on the CCD universe file.
How Competitive Edge Charter Academy (Ceca) compares
Competitive Edge Charter Academy (Ceca) 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 | 23.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.1% | ▼ 60% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 717 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
717
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 63% in California - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,356
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 717 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.2%
Hispanic or Latino 38.9%
Asian 5.7%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Competitive Edge Charter Academy (Ceca) is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified reports $16,356 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Competitive Edge Charter Academy (Ceca) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yucaipa High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park View Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mesa View Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wildwood Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chapman Heights Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Competitive Edge Charter Academy (Ceca)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 27.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Similar elementary schools in Yucaipa
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Inland Leaders Charter
Standard public school
997 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Wildwood Elementary
Standard public school
607 students 27.6:1 students per teacher
Chapman Heights Elementary
Standard public school
597 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Ridgeview Elementary
Standard public school
567 students 27:1 students per teacher
Valley Elementary
Standard public school
518 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Calimesa Elementary
Standard public school
511 students 23.2:1 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 (~717 students)
Frequently asked questions about Competitive Edge Charter Academy (Ceca)
How many students attend Competitive Edge Charter Academy (Ceca)?
Competitive Edge Charter Academy (Ceca) has 717 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Yucaipa, CA. CCD year-over-year: 697 (2022-23) → 716 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Competitive Edge Charter Academy (Ceca)?
The student-teacher ratio at Competitive Edge Charter Academy (Ceca) is 23.1:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Competitive Edge Charter Academy (Ceca)?
22.1% of students at Competitive Edge Charter Academy (Ceca) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Competitive Edge Charter Academy (Ceca)?
The largest demographic group at Competitive Edge Charter Academy (Ceca) is White at 52.2% of enrollment, in Yucaipa, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Competitive Edge Charter Academy (Ceca)?
Competitive Edge Charter Academy (Ceca) has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Competitive Edge Charter Academy (Ceca) rank among elementary schools in Yucaipa?
By Resource Investment Index, Competitive Edge Charter Academy (Ceca) ranks #3 of 9 elementary schools in Yucaipa, 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 Yucaipa on the city page.
What other schools are in Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified?
Besides Competitive Edge Charter Academy (Ceca), Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified also operates Yucaipa High (2,755 students), Park View Middle (870 students), and Mesa View Middle (717 students). See the Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified district page for the complete list.