Enrollment
554
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Denair, CA
Denair Elementary Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Denair Elementary Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061104013930Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Denair Elementary Charter Academy earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% of California schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Denair · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.5:1
- small classes for California
- 49.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Denair Elementary Charter Academy has class sizes smaller than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Denair Elementary Charter Academy ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Denair, CA.
School address
District: Denair Unified · California
NCES ID 061104013930 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Denair Elementary Charter Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Denair Elementary Charter Academy
Denair Elementary Charter Academy is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Denair, California, enrolling 554 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.8% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 554 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,527 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #617.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (60%) and White (34%) (diversity index 52/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Denair's elementary schools, it stands alongside Gratton Charter (111 students): Denair Elementary Charter Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.5:1 vs 22.2:1).
Denair Unified also operates Denair High (306 students) and Denair Middle (298 students) alongside Denair Elementary Charter 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 Denair Elementary Charter Academy compares
Denair Elementary Charter 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 | 18.5:1 | ▼ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.8% | ▼ 10% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 554 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
554
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 24% in California - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.6%
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
$15,523
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
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 60.1%
White 33.9%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, Denair Elementary Charter Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Denair Unified, which includes Denair Elementary Charter Academy.
$15,523
Per student
-6%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.3%
State 41.8%
Federal 11.9%
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 Denair Elementary Charter Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denair High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Denair Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denair Charter Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Denair Elementary 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
- Enrollment
- 143
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Denair
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~554 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Denair Elementary Charter Academy
How many students attend Denair Elementary Charter Academy?
Denair Elementary Charter Academy has 554 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Denair, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denair Elementary Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Denair Elementary Charter Academy is 18.5:1, which is 14% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 18% 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 Denair Elementary Charter Academy?
49.8% of students at Denair Elementary Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Denair Elementary Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Denair Elementary Charter Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 60.1% of enrollment, in Denair, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Denair Elementary Charter Academy?
Denair Elementary Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Denair Elementary Charter Academy rank among elementary schools in Denair?
By Resource Investment Index, Denair Elementary Charter Academy ranks #2 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Denair on the city page.
Is Denair Elementary Charter Academy a good school?
Denair Elementary Charter Academy earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% of 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 Denair Unified?
Besides Denair Elementary Charter Academy, Denair Unified also operates Denair High (306 students), Denair Middle (298 students), and Denair Charter Academy (143 students). See the Denair Unified district page for the complete list.
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