- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ventura, CA
De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts
Federal NCES profile for De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 064098006750
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Ventura · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.2:1
- students per teacher
- 51.2%
- free-lunch eligible
De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Ventura, CA.
School address
District: Ventura Unified · California
NCES ID 064098006750 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts held near 548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 064098006750 · Ventura, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
577 enr · 22.2:1 · 51.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Ventura High (1,939 students)
De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts held near 548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ventura High
Ventura High
1,939 students
- Buena High
Buena High
1,585 students
- Foothill Techn
Foothill Technology High
951 students
- Cabrillo Middl
Cabrillo Middle
936 students
- Balboa Middle
Balboa Middle
845 students
- This school 577
De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts
577 students
What this shows De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts reports 577 students on the CCD universe file.
How De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts compares
De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts 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 | 22.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.2% | ▼ 8% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 577 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
577
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 55% in California - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.2%
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
$16,607
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
Counselors2.4 FTE
Per 240 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.2%
White 19.1%
Asian 3.3%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.1, De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ventura Unified reports $16,607 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ventura High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buena High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Foothill Technology High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cabrillo Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Balboa Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,585
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 936
- Students per teacher
- 33.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Ventura
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~577 students)
Frequently asked questions about De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts
How many students attend De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts?
De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts has 577 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ventura, CA. CCD year-over-year: 553 (2022-23) → 548 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts is 22.2:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts?
51.2% of students at De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts?
The largest demographic group at De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts is Hispanic or Latino at 74.2% of enrollment, in Ventura, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts?
De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts rank among middle schools in Ventura?
By Resource Investment Index, De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Ventura, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Ventura on the city page.
What other schools are in Ventura Unified?
Besides De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts, Ventura Unified also operates Ventura High (1,939 students), Buena High (1,585 students), and Foothill Technology High (951 students). See the Ventura Unified district page for the complete list.