Enrollment
451
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oakland, CA
East Bay Innovation Academy
Federal NCES profile for East Bay Innovation Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060219213735Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Bay Innovation Academy earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #11 of 14
- schools in Oakland · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.8:1
- small classes for California
- 23.3%
- free-lunch eligible
East Bay Innovation Academy has class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Bay Innovation Academy ranks #11 of 14 schools in Oakland, CA.
School address
District: East Bay Innovation Academy District · California
NCES ID 060219213735 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Bay Innovation Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Bay Innovation Academy
East Bay Innovation Academy is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Oakland, California, enrolling 451 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.3% free-meal eligibility runs 58% below the California average.
With 451 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,202 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #919, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (41%) and African American (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 451 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Oakland's public schools, it stands alongside Coliseum College Prep Academy (861 students): East Bay Innovation Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.8:1 vs 17.2:1).
East Bay Innovation Academy District is a single-school charter district, so East Bay Innovation Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 East Bay Innovation Academy compares
East Bay Innovation 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 | 18.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.3% | ▼ 58% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
451
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 26% in California - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.8%
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
$13,625
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 451 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 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 40.7%
African American 27.1%
White 15.9%
Two or More 11.4%
Asian 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.0, East Bay Innovation Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Bay Innovation Academy District, which includes East Bay Innovation Academy.
$13,625
Per student
-17%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.0%
State 52.1%
Federal 5.8%
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.
Similar other schools in Oakland
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Coliseum College Prep Academy
Standard public school
861 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Oakland School for the Arts
Standard public school
828 students 23:1 students per teacher
Lodestar: a Lighthouse Community Charter Public
Standard public school
723 students 19:1 students per teacher
Madison Park Academy 6-12
Standard public school
676 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Independent Study Sojourner Truth
Alternative education program
481 students 9.3:1 students per teacher
Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
480 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~451 students)
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Frequently asked questions about East Bay Innovation Academy
How many students attend East Bay Innovation Academy?
East Bay Innovation Academy has 451 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oakland, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Bay Innovation Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at East Bay Innovation Academy is 18.8:1, which is 13% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 20% 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 East Bay Innovation Academy?
23.3% of students at East Bay Innovation Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Bay Innovation Academy?
The largest demographic group at East Bay Innovation Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 40.7% of enrollment, in Oakland, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Bay Innovation Academy?
East Bay Innovation Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Bay Innovation Academy rank among schools in Oakland?
By Resource Investment Index, East Bay Innovation Academy ranks #11 of 14 schools in Oakland, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Oakland on the city page.
Is East Bay Innovation Academy a good school?
East Bay Innovation Academy earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. It is also more 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 East Bay Innovation Academy District?
None; East Bay Innovation Academy District is a single-school charter district, and East Bay Innovation Academy is its only campus.
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