Enrollment
815
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Coachella, CA
Coral Mountain Academy
Federal NCES profile for Coral Mountain Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060907011720
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coral Mountain Academy earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 7
- elementary schools in Coachella · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- students per teacher
- 74.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Coral Mountain Academy has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coral Mountain Academy ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Coachella, CA.
School address
District: Coachella Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060907011720 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Coral Mountain Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Coral Mountain Academy
Coral Mountain Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Coachella, California, enrolling 815 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 815 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,523 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,178, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 5/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Coachella's elementary schools, it stands alongside Imagine Schools Riverside County (1,454 students): Coral Mountain Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.4:1 vs 26.4:1).
Coachella Valley Unified also operates Coachella Valley High (2,300 students) and Desert Mirage High (1,875 students) alongside Coral Mountain Academy.
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 Coral Mountain Academy compares
Coral Mountain Academy on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.0% | ▲ 33% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 815 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
815
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 38% in California - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
43.3%
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
$18,466
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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
Hispanic or Latino 97.5%
White 1.7%
Asian 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
African American 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.9, Coral Mountain Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Coachella Valley Unified, which includes Coral Mountain Academy.
$18,466
Per student
+12%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.5%
State 62.1%
Federal 15.5%
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 Coral Mountain Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coachella Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Desert Mirage High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Toro Canyon Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saul Martinez Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sea View Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coral Mountain Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,300
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,875
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 961
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Similar elementary schools in Coachella
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Imagine Schools Riverside County
Standard public school
1,454 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
Valle Del Sol Elementary
Standard public school
649 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Cesar Chavez Elementary
Standard public school
622 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Valley View Elementary
Standard public school
603 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Palm View Elementary
Standard public school
561 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Peter Pendleton Elementary
Standard public school
499 students 22.7:1 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 (~815 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Coral Mountain Academy
How many students attend Coral Mountain Academy?
Coral Mountain Academy has 815 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Coachella, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coral Mountain Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Coral Mountain Academy is 20.4:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 30% 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 Coral Mountain Academy?
74.0% of students at Coral Mountain Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coral Mountain Academy?
The largest demographic group at Coral Mountain Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 97.5% of enrollment, in Coachella, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coral Mountain Academy?
Coral Mountain Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Coral Mountain Academy rank among elementary schools in Coachella?
By Resource Investment Index, Coral Mountain Academy ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Coachella, 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 Coachella on the city page.
Is Coral Mountain Academy a good school?
Coral Mountain Academy earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. 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 Coachella Valley Unified?
Besides Coral Mountain Academy, Coachella Valley Unified also operates Coachella Valley High (2,300 students), Desert Mirage High (1,875 students), and Toro Canyon Middle (989 students). See the Coachella Valley Unified district page for the complete list.
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