- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Denair, CA
Denair Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Denair Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 061104010438Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Denair Charter Academy earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of California schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Denair · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for California
- 52.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Denair Charter Academy has class sizes smaller than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Denair Charter Academy ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Denair, CA.
School address
District: Denair Unified · California
NCES ID 061104010438 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Denair Charter Academy shrank from 167 students in 2022-23 to 147 in 2023-24 (-12.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.3 → 11.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 061104010438 · Denair, CA Other · SMALL · CHARTER
143 enr · 11.9:1 · 52.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Denair Elementary Charter Academy (554 students)
Denair Charter Academy shrank from 167 students in 2022-23 to 147 in 2023-24 (-12.0%). Teacher FTE lost 12.3 → 11.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Denair Charter Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Denair Element
Denair Elementary Charter Academy
554 students
- Denair High
Denair High
306 students
- Denair Middle
Denair Middle
298 students
- This school 143
Denair Charter Academy
143 students
What this shows Denair Charter Academy reports 143 students on the CCD universe file.
How Denair Charter Academy compares
Denair Charter Academy 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 45% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.1% | ▼ 6% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 143 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
143
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 45% below state mean
Top 6% in California - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.0%
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
$16,696
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
Counselors1.4 FTE
Per 102 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.3%
White 36.6%
Two or More 12.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Denair Charter Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Denair Unified reports $16,696 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Denair Charter Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denair Elementary Charter Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denair High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denair Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Denair Charter Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Nationwide other 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 (~143 students)
Frequently asked questions about Denair Charter Academy
How many students attend Denair Charter Academy?
Denair Charter Academy has 143 students enrolled. It is a public school in Denair, CA. CCD year-over-year: 167 (2022-23) → 147 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denair Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Denair Charter Academy is 11.9:1, which is 45% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 24% lower 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 Denair Charter Academy?
52.1% of students at Denair Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Denair Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Denair Charter Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 49.3% of enrollment, in Denair, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Denair Charter Academy?
Denair Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Denair Charter Academy rank among public schools in Denair?
By Resource Investment Index, Denair Charter Academy ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Denair, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Denair on the city page.
What other schools are in Denair Unified?
Besides Denair Charter Academy, Denair Unified also operates Denair Elementary Charter Academy (554 students), Denair High (306 students), and Denair Middle (298 students). See the Denair Unified district page for the complete list.