Enrollment
717
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Competitive Edge Charter Academy (Ceca) compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Competitive Edge Charter Academy (Ceca)
Competitive Edge Charter Academy (Ceca) is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Yucaipa, California, enrolling 717 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.1:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.1% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the California average.
Enrollment of 717 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,263 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #895, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 717 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Yucaipa's elementary schools, it stands alongside Inland Leaders Charter (997 students): Competitive Edge Charter Academy (Ceca) is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.1:1 vs 22.7:1).
Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified also operates Yucaipa High (2,755 students) and Park View Middle (870 students) alongside Competitive Edge Charter Academy (Ceca).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Competitive Edge Charter Academy (Ceca) compares
Competitive Edge Charter Academy (Ceca) on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,088
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified, which includes Competitive Edge Charter Academy (Ceca).
$14,088
Per student
-15%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.3%
State 67.2%
Federal 12.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,755
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~717 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Competitive Edge Charter Academy (Ceca) a good school?
Competitive Edge Charter Academy (Ceca) earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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